I hate tough love (I don't know if it is the case), but I wonder if it is suppose to do me some good. It may work with other people though. My sister uses a lot of tough love on me, it feels like she isn't listening, but it doesn't mean she isn't, she is just trying to help me move on (apparently it works with her patients). I am to sensitive and that's part of the problem. But therapy is not one way fits all, I think a good therapist must adapt to the patient's needs.
I am quick to close up my feelings everytime I feel judge and I know that's part of the problem too. Through the years I have been trying to be more open and less sensitive, it is not easy.
Some times being listened without judgement is all that I want. Someone told me that one of the basic human needs is being listened to.