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David Eddie
Former ContributorFormer ColumnistToronto, Canada
https://davideddie.com

Area of Expertise

Relationships, self-awareness, social interactions

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

Books

Damage Control, McClelland & Stewart

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I want to videotape a funeral for those who aren’t there, but a family member is uncomfortable with the idea. Am I going too far?
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I never show up to a party without many bags of food and drink. Where am I on the scale of social acceptability?
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David Eddie
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After cheating on each other, my husband and I are trying to make things work, but our sex life is making us unhappy. How do we fix this?
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David Eddie
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My daughter is 28, lives at home and doesn’t contribute anything. What should I do?
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David Eddie
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I’m going back to the office – how do I deal with colleagues who are fearful of COVID-19 or in denial?
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David Eddie
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I screamed at my mother-in-law for not taking COVID-19 precautions around my son. Should I apologize?
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David Eddie
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My partner lives with his elderly parents and doesn’t want to move in with me. How can I make this loving relationship last?
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David Eddie
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Our office is working remotely, but a colleague isn’t pulling her weight. How do we broach the subject?
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A wedding I was supposed to attend has been cancelled because of COVID-19. Do I still buy a gift?
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David Eddie
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I’ve come down with COVID-like symptoms but haven’t gotten test results. How do I manage with my housemates?
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Teenagers in lockdown cause extra parenting worries
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David Eddie
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I go to a stylist to have my hair cut and dyed, but now all the salons are closed. What can I do?
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David Eddie
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Our neighbours returned from a trip to the U.S. and aren’t self isolating. How can I confront them?
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David Eddie
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I want to keep my son at home because of coronavirus but he’s angry at me. What do I do?
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David Eddie
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My son may have a serious health issue, but his doctor mumbles so badly it’s hard to know. What should we do?
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David Eddie
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The theatregoer next to me feels entitled to my personal space. How can I handle this politely?
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David Eddie
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I’m frustrated by my son’s decision to ‘unschool’ our grandchildren. What should I do?
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David Eddie
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A friend of mine has started her own business, but is always promoting her product. How do I gently tell her to cease and desist?
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David Eddie
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I called my co-worker by the wrong name for a long time. I’m annoyed she never corrected me
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David Eddie
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My new neighbour is being difficult about my support dog wandering into his yard. What should I do?
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