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David Eddie

Contributor
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

Books Published

Damage Control, McClelland & Stewart
Latest articles
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Can we get back on track after a breakup?
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No one visited me at the hospital. Now, I’m angry
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How do I deal with the person at the pool who never stops talking?
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Can I get my money back after unsatisfactory orthodontic work?
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Is cottage etiquette important? In a word: Yes
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Babysit your way back into your adult children’s lives
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Parents have the right to disperse funds on an unequal, ‘needs-based’ basis
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What’s wrong with enjoying a night in with your ‘house poor’ friends?
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Be upfront when ‘unfriending’ a couple – it’s coyness that kills
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What to do about a friend who never picks up the tab?
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What should I do if a screaming child is ruining my restaurant meal?
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Baby, get back: How can I fend off an ex from 40 years ago?
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Is it fair to ask the kids for a family trip – with no significant others?
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Should you wait for someone who isn’t fully invested in the relationship?
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A squirrelly situation with the neighbour: Fair to trap rodents, or cruel?
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I’m done having kids but I’m afraid of getting a vasectomy. Should I do it?
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My sister-in-law always expects a hostess gift. Am I obligated to keep bringing her junk?
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How can I get my relatives to show some gratitude when I give them gifts?
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What to tell friends who have bad camping etiquette
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How can I convince my daughter to hang curtains in her street-facing window?