Thank you everybody for your great input...

I struggle, because I am constantly aware of the long-term and short-term effects my behavior management of my son will have on him and on our relationship...
but sometimes i am just at a loss...

I know this will pass... i'll get us through it... it's just so hard to remember sometimes... lol

I have used and still do use "tough love" on Christopher... but again, sometimes the right thing to do eludes me...

I'll keep you posted! And thanks a million again! That sounds cheesy, but i mean it... : )