Quotes about Tough love

Over the years I've grown more comfortable with making people uncomfortable because that is when growth can happen. You need a little conflict. You need a little tension. And that is part of my calling. A little tough love goes a long way!

I think love can be really tough. Because it involves ultimately an honesty to the nth degree that you are capable of. Once said, you've lost your deposit. It's best if you don't say it.

At times we feel we are being mean if we confront people who have problems, when in reality "tough love" is what Jesus often used to set people free. Although Jesus had compassion for hurting people, He never merely felt sorry for them.

Saints have to be tough as well as tender because saints are like Christ, and Christ was the toughest and the tenderest man who ever lived.