tough love

noun

: love or affectionate concern expressed in a stern or unsentimental manner (as through discipline) especially to promote responsible behavior

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While his initial tough love tips were not super helpful, Paisley did come up with a fun, somewhat silly solution to Kimberly’s inability to be heard above a whisper, even in her own home. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024 From managing debt and minimizing taxes to handling healthcare costs and retirement planning, Brennan tackles pressing financial worries with empathy, wisdom, and a dash of tough love. —

Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 John Mulaney is revealing how his relationship with Olivia Munn helped him through drug recovery with a little tough love. —

Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2024 Their Christian Fundamentalism and system of tough love didn’t help either. —

Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tough love