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It's a real female tendency, or a real human tendency expressed by the person in the role which happens to be a female in this hypothetical?
It's a real female tendency.

Research finds women feel happy when their husband or partner is upset.

The detailed study found that wives or girlfriends were pleased when their partner showed emotion because they believed it demonstrated a healthy relationship.

The survey, carried out by Harvard Medical School, also found that when men realised their wife was angry, the women reported being happier, although the men were not.

It revealed women most likely enjoyed spotting when their partner was dissatisfied because it showed his strong “engagement” or “investment” in their time together.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/sex...-is-upset.html