Nov
05
How hard do you push someone?
Posted by chica with issues under family & relationship issues
I have been struggling lately with how far is too far when it comes to pushing someone to achieve their potential. Or maybe not even something as bold as their potential, but just pushing them enough to motivate them away from reality tv and online games.
How far is too far? And what is not pushing enough? Or should you just let someone be even though you know they are miserable?
November 5th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Yeah, that’s a tough one - I know what you mean. In general, though, I don’t think people listen until they’re good and ready. So I try to tell myself to say my piece once, and then leave it. If I have to say it more than once, it probably means they aren’t ready and/or I might be being a nag. And, um, I’m afraid I’m often a nag…