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David Eddie

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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.

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Books Published

Damage Control, McClelland & Stewart
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Keep debates with hot PhD guy respectful and civilized, then you’ll be on the winning side
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My nanny says I’m a bad mother. What do I do?
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I threw my friend a party and was never thanked – should I be angry?
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I moved to be closer to my siblings, who won’t invite me anywhere unless I find a partner. Is this normal?
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My brother’s girlfriend assaulted me. Should I press charges?
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I’ve fallen for someone who’s unwilling to commit. What should I do?
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Our friend’s 40-year-old brother won’t leave the guest room. How do we kick him out?
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My brother-in-law makes hurtful comments about my son’s weight. How do I deal with him?
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I quit smoking, but my husband refuses to support me. What do I do?
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My son started smoking pot and he’s totally changed. What should I do?
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We rented a bug-infested house. How do we get out?
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A fling caused a pregnancy and I’m not ready to be a dad. What can I do?
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Spoiled kids are the worst but don’t give up, grandparents, because you have a lot of wisdom to offer
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My friend has had too much plastic surgery and it’s hard to look at her. Should I say something?
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The new moms at work expect me to stay late because I’m single. Why isn’t my work/life balance respected?
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I have eight grandchildren I want to add to my will. How do I give them money without upsetting their parents?
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Our daughter and son-in-law are strict vegetarians. What if our grandson wants to eat regular food?
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David Eddie
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I always say stupid things at parties. How do I stop?
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David Eddie
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A good friend always lectures me about my life. Why can’t she stop bossing me around?
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David Eddie
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My friend keeps cancelling on me at the last minute and I can’t take it any more. What do I do?
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