Yeah, I know. Covering a bill, dragging someone out to eat, or replacing something that broke for someone who really needs it is just my default way of showing I care when someone is hard up on their luck in the moment. I never ask for anything in return, nor do I ever ask to get paid back. To say I'm not very good with plain ol' empathizing is an understatement, and that I can't do any more than that makes me feel like I'm letting the person down, even though I know I'm not.

Edited for stupid typos.