She sounds more depressed than a shopaholic, sounds like she is trying to drown her sorrows shopping, and that's why she hits you for money, not because that's the only thing she wants from you. Do you guys talk daily? maybe if you guys had a daily interaction of how each other's day went she wouldn't feel like you are "having all the fun" while she has nothing to do.
She sure does need something to do, is there enough time for her to take a class, anything will do, music, art, dance, it will give her a goal, something to look forward to, time just for her. How much longer 'til Japan? there are all sorts of things to do out there, it could be a class from a community college or a rec center, the classes range from 3 weeks to 4mths. She sounds like she has low self seem, at least for now, if you can afford it suggest a C if she is willing.
Be not afraid...I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten Joel2
30something 2kids survivor of S, MLC, A, D I have peace in my heart, at last.
