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Originally Posted by Scanner
Maat,
You're not a family therapist and I think the advice you are rendering is irresponsible.
Translation for the new catch phrase, "tough love":
"I can't solve this problem using intellect so I'll defer to lowest common denominator and throw him out." (brute force)
Maat, I know this is going to sound like "tough love" but you seem to search out oversimplistic solutions for every situation (reduce all debt at all costs) and therefore fall for messenger gurus with oversimplistic promises (Dave Ramsey and this advice smacks of Dr. Phil).
Life is more complicated and compromises and diplomacy has it's place.
You know. . .everyone makes the mother sound like a helpless enabler - maybe she's just in the middle and sees both sides and 2 parties unwilling to make a compromise.
Naw. . .Dr. Phil says this person is an "enabler", right?
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I could say the same for you, over analyzing hasn't seemed to help either. I dont think you need Einstein to tell you not to step in XXXX. DR & Dr Phil give simple advice that happens to WORK.
Your statement above is the exact reason congress is so screwed up. IMO, when you make someone do the right thing, they do it.
If you have a solution that will work, I suggest you present it. And when they are through doing everything they can to coddle him, they will be forced to do it right. You seem to fit the mold: I am a doctor, therefore I know.