That basically sums up what's happening in my friend's life. Strangely, I find myself attached to this person emotionally. No matter how apathetic I want to feel about their situation, how much I want to tell them "Just move on", how much I want them to find someone else to confide in so I'd be free of this burden, I can't seem to be able to turn my back towards all of this. Sometimes I feel like I'm consoling out of pity rather than true empathy; It feels like a chore to have to point out the good things that can happen if they'd take of the blinders that keep them focused on the misfortunes.

I'm trying to get a feel for my boundaries. Can I switch my empathy for this person on/off? That'd be convenient. Where's the line that marks how far I'm allowed to go through with all of this.... I'm beginning to be lazy and only do what's convenient rather than what would lead to the best outcome.