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Old Feb 18, 2011, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by lastyearisblank View Post
I think some people respond well to tough love. I am confused by how that works exactly. I prefer love to be sweet and caring. Tough love comes off as the ultimate manipulation to me.
I guess it depends what we understand as tough love. Is setting boundaries tough love? Is coming over to a depressed friend, and trying to get them out our their bedroom when they so clearly rather not, caring or manipulation?

I like how Melbadaze explained it.
Thanks for this!
SophiaG