AC - one thing to keep in mind. There is the possibility when your W makes a negative or discouraging comment that she is trying to convince herself she is on the right track.
Try to keep a PMA. Do this for your own benefit. If you are able to GAL, it will do wonders for your PMA.
If you try to finish everything as quickly as possible, will you feel you tried everything to save your M? Will you really be able to just move on in that case?