tough love vs coddling and commiserating?

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Often “tough love” is not very loving. But sometimes you have to step back and let the person catch their own balance or actually fall, so they can get back up. 🙁

biohak · 36-40, M

@bijouxbroussard in that metaphor i think falling is what needs to happen obviously not in every situation bt thats what defines tough love tough love isnt being too tough it being just tough enough