Is there really such a thing as tough love

either between friends or parents or partners
or is it just an excuse for non-love and abuse

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SW-User

Tough love is one of those concepts totally abused by people.
To keep someone accountable and responsible, letting them realise the brunt of their mistakes while being there for them compassionately is tough love.
Everything else...is some form of it or some kind of abuse masquerading as it.

dziwak · 31-35, F

@SW-User so mocking somebody for having problems or not being able to deal with them.. what would that be?

SW-User

@dziwak that's not love or tough love.
That is some kind of their own projection.