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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 754916" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Hi Albie,</p><p>Prayers for you too. It’s been a long time dealing with this.</p><p> It is hard to separate what is love.</p><p>Unconditional love is an expression my daughter uses on me “I need you to love me unconditionally”. What that means to her is allowing her to live in my home and do as she pleases, put money in her jail account, allow her to speak to me disrespectfully, the list goes on. I had to think that one through. Unconditional love, there is a difference between that and setting healthy boundaries for what we allow in our lives. Because love says no. Love is kind, but it is also strong. Drawing lines as far as what is unacceptable in any relationship is important. I have often thought that as kids push boundaries they are testing us. That our saying no to unacceptable behaviors throughout their lives is a way to teach them love and also respect. Love, self respect and respect for others. </p><p>Have a blessed day all,</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 754916, member: 19522"] Hi Albie, Prayers for you too. It’s been a long time dealing with this. It is hard to separate what is love. Unconditional love is an expression my daughter uses on me “I need you to love me unconditionally”. What that means to her is allowing her to live in my home and do as she pleases, put money in her jail account, allow her to speak to me disrespectfully, the list goes on. I had to think that one through. Unconditional love, there is a difference between that and setting healthy boundaries for what we allow in our lives. Because love says no. Love is kind, but it is also strong. Drawing lines as far as what is unacceptable in any relationship is important. I have often thought that as kids push boundaries they are testing us. That our saying no to unacceptable behaviors throughout their lives is a way to teach them love and also respect. Love, self respect and respect for others. Have a blessed day all, Leafy [/QUOTE]
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