Well, she's hasn't paid for it yet, so we'll see. What does she get out of it? I think it is along the same lines of her usual practices, play the rescuer, the heroine, try to take the one-up position when she can, hope to receive praise and validation for her efforts, avert any guilt…. That’s my take anyway. I don’t see it as sincere compassion or bonding, if that’s what you’re asking.
