Avoiding the doormat - need advice

[cyclone]

Things have calmed down for the momemt; she's actually been quite friendly and has started talking to me about some of the things going on in her life. Good opportunity to listen and validate her feelings. Things still seem to be unraveling for her. As much as it is painful for me to see this happening to her, I just suck it up and agree with what she is saying and listen, listen, listen.