then they lose all hope.
once their hope is gone they no longer have faith in you or the connection you share. the only thing they want to do is to cut the cord. they are tired of waiting for you to leave your other relationship. they are tired of your excuses not to be in a real relationship with them. they are tired of you working all the time and not having time to spend with them. they are tired of the fact that everyone else in your life comes before them. sure, you may have excuses, but they are tired of them to. even if you begged your soul 