Unironic Advice for a Struggling President

Like most readers of this site, I read and study the political polls every day. No matter how one feels about the president, the polls for Obama are not good, and recent decisions on key issues may soothe certain political interest groups, while simultaneously poking a finger in the eye of others. …

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Written by Hank Adler on Monday August 22, 2011

Help! I Can't Get Over My Cheating Hubby

Eddie hears from a reader who can't stop caring about her lying, cheating, no-good husband. What's her problem? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who can't stop caring about her lying, cheating, no-good husband. The reader writes: I’ve just found out my …

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Written by David Eddie on Friday June 10, 2011

Help! I Don't Want a Friend to Speak at My Wedding

Eddie hears from a reader whose pushy wedding guest thinks they've been invited to speak at their wedding. Is it too late to bar them from the microphone? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader whose pushy wedding guest thinks they've been invited to speak at their …

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Written by David Eddie on Friday June 3, 2011

Help! I Can't Stop Insulting My Co-Workers

Eddie hears from a reader who is brutally honest with his co-workers and always paying the price. Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who is brutally honest with his co-workers and always paying the price.  The reader writes: I put my foot in my mouth all the time, …

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Written by David Eddie on Friday May 27, 2011

Help! My Neighbor's Kid is a Brat

Eddie hears from a reader whose neighbor's kid is a troublemaker. Should he rat out a 6 year old? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader whose neighbors’ kid is a troublemaker.  Should he rat out a 6 year old? The reader writes: Now that spring is upon us, the …

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Written by David Eddie on Friday May 20, 2011

Help! I'm Pregnant and a Co-Worker Called Me Fat

Eddie hears from a reader who's co-worker made a crack about her pregnancy-related weight gain. Does she have a free pass to make a nasty joke of her own? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader offended by a co-worker's comment. The reader writes: I'm six months …

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Written by David Eddie on Friday April 29, 2011

Help! My Son Has a Roommate from Hell

Eddie hears from a reader whose son's roommate is bullying him to move out. Should he dig in his heels or just find new digs? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader whose son's roommate is bullying him to move out.  The reader writes: My 23-year-old son has moved in …

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Written by David Eddie on Friday April 15, 2011

Help! My Office Mate is a Freeloader

Eddie hears from a reader who's co-worker can't stop mooching off him. Is there a way to deal with this freeloader and keep things civil in the office? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who's co-worker can't stop mooching off him. Is there a way to deal with this …

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Written by David Eddie on Friday March 25, 2011

Help! My Friend's Vacation Home is Full of Rats

David Eddie hears from a reader who's been invited to summer with a friend. One catch: their vacation spot is overrun with rodents. Should they say anything? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who's been invited to summer with a friend.  One catch: their vacation …

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Written by David Eddie on Friday March 11, 2011