The Case of Fragile Hope

At some point during our journey of love, aren't we all guilty of said action?

When it comes to our relationships, some of us walk around with these half-ass smiles and crooked grins on our faces trying to hide how we're really feeling inside. Let's face it. There are some couples out there who are currently in some real unfulfilling crappy shitty relationships (sorry if this message applies to YOU). However, I'd be wrong if I didn't point out that a subset of these same couples who are in these same unfulfilling crappy shitty relationships really are trying to hold on to hope. I kinda sorta give them props for trying. But before I break out the confetti and crack open a forty, let's examine the pitfalls of 'fragile hope' a little further...

Generally, we view HOPE as an optimistic emotion. We use the word when referring to something we really want. Key words: really want. If deep down inside you are in a relationship that isn't fulfilling, loving, desirable, captivating, mesmerizing, motivating, intriguing, amazing, incredible, and successful...then the question you should ask yourself is simple: How long am I going to sit around holding on to this fragile hope? Why are you waiting for your situation to change when you know damn well it won't? You're constantly teetering over whether or not to stay or go. A tortured soul is only cute for but a few seconds because after those few seconds are up I'mma need for you to make up your damn mind (sorry...I kinda went off on a tangent there....okay, I'm back!). Walking around holding on to fragile hope will eventually lead to breaking someone's fragile heart.

No one is perfect. Relationships are work. Yada yada yada. But, love and happiness is possible. Al Green told us that. So, man up. Stop holding on to that fragile hope.

Decide if your relationship is worth holding on to or if it's time to let it go. Peace to Hi-Tek.

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