The Harsh Reality of Tough Love

Great article..

Great article. Real World 101 is something no college course can ever prepare you for. The challenge is letting go of the need to control every aspect of our lives. I used to think everything had to be perfect and fall inside a box but now I realize that very box also limits a world of possibilities. Our very purpose is finding a way to do the things that we love to do. I wish you much success and happiness.

I know what you're talking about with the whole going from a bubble to the real world. College was fun and simple, getting into the real world sucks. It's easier to learn things than have people rely on you to actually DO it and do it right.

All you need to know about life is it's a bitch and then you die. Life in 2007 for a 23 year old is a bit harsher than, for some, say in 1967, but look at what some of those college grads 1967 have accomplished with their lives. AC publishing gets funky sometimes~the first page of this article was one line! The title reminded me of a Christmas morning years ago when I was practicing "tough love" and did not give my brother a hug as tears streamed down his eyes. Always regretted that.

Oof! You sound like what I refer to as a victim of "the rabbit punch of life". I've been there too. Examples: I wrote a story years ago that was lifted from the pages of an old publication of mine and was the basis of a TV "movie of the week" that eventually became a syndicated TV series. A song I submitted in a contest was "lost" by the organizers, and surfaced later that year as a multi-million copy single (back in the days of 45 RPM records) and ditto as an album. In spite of that, I continue to venture into the writing world because I refuse to admit defeat. Don't give up and keep slugging!

Confessional an motivational. Maybe less tough love than tough to become! IN any event, nice job! David

I do like the way you write, again. I was just telling moms on the phone, not more than a week ago, that no matter who you are, you never realize (all) of your dreams. There just isn't enough time, etc. I don't care who you are, even the rare individual that claims they've done everything in life and is quite satisfied with their life, still isn't. Even then, for instance, they may wish for more time. But it just isn't there at present. Anyhow, keep on running. I know I still do on occassions. Hell, that's what I reverted back to when the midlife thingy snuck up on me unawares. I would say good luck, but skillful direction is oh so much more appealing and universally acceptable. Just don't tell the masses. 'Luck' is their copout. Blah, blah, blah-nonetheless hang tough and as even-keeled as possible. Enjoyed the read. Ciao.

What an inspired telling of the angst of moving into the adult world. You can see from reading this that you have what it takes to succeed- keep on!