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David Eddie
ContributorColumnistToronto, Canada
deddie@globeandmail.comhttps://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

Damage Control, McClelland & Stewart

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My friend’s girlfriend constantly asks me personal questions. How can I deflect without causing offence?
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I’m worried a friend is drinking more than ever during the pandemic. How can I help him?
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How do you stay friends if you’re the only one who calls?
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Why won’t the children next door be quiet?
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My doctor’s website and phone system make it hard to book an appointment. How do I deal with my frustration?
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My Facebook friend is a vehement anti-masker. How do I deal with her?
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My sister won’t let me visit our mother over COVID-19 concerns. What should I do?
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How do I handle my boss taking credit for my work?
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Should we call it a day on friends whose political views are hard to swallow?
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How should I dole out an inheritance when one heir needs more help than others?
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How can I put an end to a long-running friendship I have no interest in keeping alive?
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How do I get my neighbour to take down his backyard TV?
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My know-it-all brother-in law makes me pay everytime I lose a bet. How can I put an end to this?
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My next door neighbour is always causing problems. What should I do?
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I’m a divorced father of four teenagers. How do I stay connected with them?
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I was publicly scolded by a stranger. Do I defend myself, or ignore it stoically?
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I hate the canvas painting I bought online, but my husband really likes it. Advice?
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My friend is unemployed and living at the expense of others. I care about her but I can’t take it anymore
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My brother’s wife is religious and he is not. Is their marriage doomed?
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My dad supports his 19-year-old son’s sense of entitlement
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