There may be times where you don’t like what someone has said or done. Of course, allowing people their freedom is a different idea but if someone regularly does something to disrespect you, you need to show them
some tough love.
Showing tough love means clearly outlining your boundaries for them. For example: If you get into an argument with a friend and they start calling you names you can tell them “I will not be spoken to in that manner”
and then don’t engage with them till they stop.
Showing tough love is about creating boundaries for yourself on how you’re going to be treated in a relationship and by relationship I don’t only mean in a
romantic relationship.
It's crucial to set clear boundaries and hold others accountable for their actions. It's acceptable to show tough love when someone repeatedly disrespects you.
By clearly communicating your expectations and being firm in enforcing your boundaries, you are asserting your worth and demanding the respect you deserve. While it may be daunting, it is necessary for your self-respect and
well-being.
Showing tough love maybe difficult or scary but remember if you don’t communicate with others how you want to be treated they’ll treat you how they want.
Remember, you can miss someone who’s overstepped a boundary. You may even choose to forgive someone if they seriously make amends but if the efforts aren’t obvious respect yourself enough to walk away from that
relationship.
Don’t make excuses for other people’s poor behaviours.
You owe it to yourself to be firm with setting boundaries for yourself and also in implementing those boundaries.