What does it mean when someone says tough love?

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

How do I give myself a tough love?

Tough love builds integrity, strength, and personal power.Tough love. Tough love is not about abusing ourselves or subjecting ourselves to pain for no reason. Holding ourselves to high standards. Reclaim your personal power. Dare to be responsible. Be honest with yourself.Jun 5, 2017