The article features letters from an advice column where a concerned uncle writes about his 24-year-old niece, Phillips, recovering in a hospital after a Peace Corps-related injury. During her recovery, she becomes infatuated with a 37-year-old local veteran who has some concerning traits. The uncle expresses worry both about their significant age difference and the circumstances of their meeting. He questions how he can help her navigate this intense and potentially unhealthy crush, emphasizing the importance of her emotional maturity in relationships.
"She's definitely infatuated now, and probably because it's the first time, it's hitting her hard. But I worry she doesn't have the experience to see that."
"I think it's great that she's making a connection, but this is not a good place to start out... I'm worried she doesn't have the experience to see that it could be a bad idea."
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