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[–] 15 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You don't know what someone is going through, and everybody is the way they are because of a background that they didn't choose.

That said, sometimes being unkind is the most effective way of pushing people toward a better path.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    I think there is a big difference between "tough love" and unkindness. I don't think being unkind is ever the best way to encourage someone to improve. Instead be "blunt" in communication/upfront with constructive criticism - which I see as a kindness.

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