David Eddie - The Globe and Mail

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Columnist
Toronto, Canada

deddie@globeandmail.com
www.davideddie.com

Area of Expertise

Relationships, self-awareness, social interactions

David Eddie is a columnist for The Globe and Mail. He writes Damage Control, an advice column about self-awareness, relationships and social interactions.

Books Published

Damage Control, McClelland & Stewart

Latest articles

Our daughter and son-in-law are strict vegetarians. What if our grandson wants to eat regular food?

I always say stupid things at parties. How do I stop?

A good friend always lectures me about my life. Why can’t she stop bossing me around?

April 8 Updated

My friend keeps cancelling on me at the last minute and I can’t take it any more. What do I do?

I love my wife, but envy her successful career. How do I deal with my jealousy?

Having a baby destroyed my marriage. Now I want my husband back. Is it too late to fix things?

I’m pregnant, but my husband’s ex is an anti-vaxxer. How do I keep their son away from my newborn?

March 11 Updated

I moved abroad for love, but left my dream job behind. Which one do I choose?

Why do I feel guilty for breaking up with a toxic friend?

February 25 Updated

Should I feel guilty about trapping mice?

February 18 Updated

How do I stop my husband from zoning out on his phone instead of playing with his grandson?

I might be a dad. Should I support the child even though I’m not certain of being the father?

I seem to be failing at my 20s – in every way. What am I doing wrong?

Did I overstep when I gave unsolicited advice to my son’s soccer teammate?

I’m allergic to dogs but my sister keeps bringing hers over. What should I do?

David Eddie’s five golden rules for being a better human in the new year

January 6 Updated

With gifts, is it really the thought that counts?

Should I social media shame a Good Samaritan refusal?

Am I obligated to foot the bill for a colleague who invited me to a networking event?

Can I tell my overweight friend I’m worried about his health?