Meredith's partner is showing empathy. This is the ability to connect with the feelings of other people. It is important within relationships to share their problems and frustrations to one another. The other may not talk, all he has to do is listen and be in the other's presence.
The correct answer for this question is this one: "One reason is it is perceived as addictive. It also has been historically linked with narcotics, such as heroin." <span>State governments often decide to place a "sin tax" on specific products or goods, like alcohol and tobacco.</span>
They are demonstrating Interpersonal Communication.
It's where Japanese warriors called samurai kill themselves when they are defeated in battle, its kind of like an "I failed to protect you" thing