And compassionate, too. 

All because I took the time to meet with someone and was compassionate to there situation. 

There's a balance between profitability and being a responsible, compassionate landlord but I need to make money off this property. 

Our last assistant became very frustrated and eventually quit because she was a VERY compassionate person and became frustrated that she could not help more people.  

Trying "act" compassionate comes across as "acting."

It is likely one of the reasons your co-worker rented your unit in the first place is because he knew he couldn't get an apartment in other places.In the event you have already rented to someone who is in default, I do think it helps to be reasonable and compassionate for their situation.

The compassionate thing to remember is that bad things happen to good people.

Maybe you should be having a compassionate conversation with this couple from the perspective that you are all victims together who should be seeking the fairest solution for all concerned, as opposed to threatening an eviction proceeding. 

Going further with it in any sense was ludicrous.Later, another person replied and so compassionately stated, that this must be hard on everyone involved and it may be my fault and I apologize if it is, that the thread took a bad turn.

I she doesn't want to move at all, be compassionate and understanding.