"Spotting Toxic Jerks: A Single Woman's Decade of Dating Experience"
A 50-year-old woman with past abusive relationships is now cautious when dating, avoiding men who display red flags such as rudeness or coming on too strong. Amy Dickinson advises her to trust her instincts and be discerning, while also suggesting she work on relaxing her guard a bit. Dickinson emphasizes the importance of not overlooking rude or unkind behavior and quotes Maya Angelou, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."