Hi HakunaMatata2014,

I have similar issues with my mother. She gets angry easily and cannot accept her faults. She is always putting blame on others and takes everything and everyone for granted. She also doesn't enjoy the little things in life. For your situation, I feel it's best to not entertain her ideas. If she needs money, don't mention you won't give any to her but encourage different ways she can get it. If she needs something, give her ways to achieve what she wants. You can also just be a listener and not be a problem solver. It will take some time but she won't see you as an escape from her problems if you don't give her what she wants. Hope this helps!