Shatterproof Wordle
49 million Americans live with addiction.
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Today's Wordle is LOVED
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What does "tough love" mean?
If you love someone whos' struggled with addiction, you've likely received advice recommending tough love. Proponents of this believe cutting off resources, support, or contact will prompt your loved one to change their behavior.
But this is rarely the case because addiction is a medical condition that alters a person's body and mind -- and it makes abrupt behavior change very difficult.
What's wrong with tough love? Aren't boundaries a good thing?
Establishing boundaries is critical in every relationships: in families, at work, between romantic partners, and more. But tough love often goes beyond that in ways that are not productive. It can damage relationships and create long-lasting wounds, all while failing to change the behavior it intends to.
Learn more about tough love and how to support your loved ones.
