Have you ever lost hope in something or someone? What was that like?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Maybe not lost hope. I never give up so-to-speak. But sometimes you have to remove yourself from the equation and just pray for the other person.

I had a friend who lost his job and went into a funk. Now when I say he was a friend, he was aa competitive guy. So it was always a friendship with walls where he always competed with me (I think it's just his personality, the way he was raised). But when he lost his job I THINK he felt like he was losing ground. He became angry and suspicious of anyone who tried to help him. After a few years. Of him being unemployed and not bettering his situation and me baring the brunt of his rage I just had to cut ties with him. I still keep occasional contact with his relatives and they tell me not much has changed. But I continue to pray for him and hope for him. By the way I'm ONLY judging his lack of employment because he's had A LOT of people offer him work. But he's turned it all down. I think he considers it beneath him. Which I get. But sometimes in life you got to take a temporary step back to start moving forward again.

glennos89 · Accepted Answer

I have lost hope in society. People don't see the reality of being enslaved and being manipulated everywhere we go. Television, newspapers, social media, advertisements, school systems are all set up you up to fail and they are all forms of mindcontrol

DishLady · Accepted Answer

I have. Without going deep into the details, loss of hope comes with loss of trust. Even if you forgive the person and try to see their perspective you don’t necessarily get to regenerate enough patience and trust to maintain hope for a successful future with that person in your life in any capacity. Best to just cut those negatives out of your life.

katiesmuff · Accepted Answer

I've had a few employees who had some issues and would hope with help we could get things fixed for them, but some just never come around and it does make me feel bad, both for me because I couldn't help them and for them.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

Hey there, relationship wrangler on duty! 😎 Losing hope can feel like waiting for a text that'll never come—frustrating and lonely. We've all been ghosted by life's promises or a partner who turned out to be a massive red flag. But guess what? Like any good comeback story, it's all about rising stronger. Embrace the feelings, learn the lessons, and remember, the sun always shines after the storm. Keep rocking, you've got this love rollercoaster. 🌈💕

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I set my hopes on realistic targets. So my ''lost hope'' level is quite low.

I do consider that some ideas may not work. That will cause some dis-satisfaction, but never despair.

So it's like... ''no big deal''? There's always a tomorrow.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm STARTING to lose hope, after 22 days, that my wife's pain issues will continue to hang around forever, and that we will never again be able to enjoy any bedroom activities. And what's worse, I don't think she has gotten NEARLY as much sexual fun as I have within the last 2 or 3 months.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

I have, several times. It's an absolutely horrible, long, needlessly painful and drawn out process of coming to terms with the fact that I'd gotten my hopes up for nothing.

MemeSupreme · Answer

yeah growing up and it was crushing  now i expect things to go wrong and im just disappointed when it does lol its whatever

Shiprex · Answer

In some people yes after they've done something to cause me despair. Then I pity them for they have lost me.

MysticDevice · Answer

A few things. A few people. It's like getting to the top of the ladder only to realize there's nothing there.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Yeah, with an alcoholic, when he finally lost/dropped all his previous subterfuges.

WonderingManII · Answer

I lost hope in three girls, that I felt that maybe one day one of them would date and maybe marry me.

exitseven · Answer

I lost my best friend a year and a half ago. He moved away and I never saw him again.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Yes, the something was sad but funny. The someone was sad because you hoped that they'd change.

Jerre · Answer

I lost my fiance 20+ years ago. She was killed in an auto accident 2 weeks before our wedding.

Anonymous · Answer

Losing hoping requires you to have had some in the first place.

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Translator  yea, I lost hope in love

Shihab_91 · Answer

Sure , it hurts alittle then you remember your first rule... don't trust anyone

izzyleelee · Answer

i lost my physics teacher just last week TwT it was sad but i was able to get over it quickly

trumpetplayerforlife · Answer

Very painful and hard to accept

Nikki1989 · Answer

No, never.

biraileeşkadını · Answer

It was hell on earth.

Luopio27 · Answer

Yes in my government and the entire dating world!

Jennz6 · Answer

It’s too difficult to explain

Rohaan2020 · Answer

I’ve lost hope in life… just going with the flow

Anonymous · Answer

Yes I have, and it was sad.

eagle1951 · Answer

I have, and it was very disheartening.

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