What is tough love?
Tough love means showing care by being firm, setting boundaries, or withholding enabling behavior — even when it causes short-term discomfort — in service of someone's long-term wellbeing. Done well, it comes from genuine care. Done poorly, it becomes harshness justified as care. The key distinction: tough love maintains the relationship and demonstrates care even while holding a boundary. Lovon can help you navigate these difficult relational dynamics with clarity and compassion.
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