genuinegirly

Tough love, perhaps? That's pretty common around here.

I concur with your comment about always getting good advice from the people here on the TFP. Sometimes the advice is contradictory, but in cases like this, everyone seems to come to a consensus.

Note that many people chose to respond - far more responses than the average thread. Some responded in a harsh way, but that happens sometimes. Overall they were attempting to be respectful, even if it is in a way I don't fully understand. You're definitely not the first to face this kind of a problem on this board, and will not be the last. This thread has generated a lot of activity and interest. Remember that when you consider starting another.

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