I say this all the time on these kind of threads cause it's true. I would get two of my kids teeth fixed , my two friends, and mine we all need implants as well. Then pay off their bills or buy each of us a place, except my friends they own their's but catch up their bills, their business is in trouble due to the economy. Then I would go traveling to meet some good friends I have here.
My mean last exhusband was high maintenace. He ran up $6000 on my credit cards for his expensive clothing and needs the last few years we were together. But no toys or tools. He was just into buying $20 pairs of silk boxers and $40 shirts. And I couldn't work anymore that was before my neck surgery. So I lost all of my credit and credit cards over his extravagent needs.
I have been thru a lot over my life, I just see my self as a survivor and proud I made it thru everything and learned many things over the years. So just what I have learned has been the only thing I can say I have come a long ways on.
I wish I could help you, If it was my friend I would tell her this is my opinion on it and leave it at that. Just try to get her out and maybe she will find another. Sounds like that could be her pattern. No matter what she will do what she wants and feels she needs to do.
I am not high maintenance I can shower and be dressed and out the door in 30 min's. I do pamper myself some at times, but only a nice bubble bath. I don't wear much makeup and I trim and file my nails and rarely bother with nail polish any more. I like my hair style to be something fast and easy care for. I am a jeans, T-shirt and sandles type of woman. I could dress up but that is only if I needed to, and I haven't had to in years.
RE: gift of life
That is a beautiful story. About real love.