...If only Dad hadn't cheated. If only Mom had found a way to be happier. If only Nina hadn't run away. If only I could deal with it better. 'If' and 'only' are the two most useless words in the human vocabulary, Dr. Hakim had made a habit of saying. They should never be used together in a sentence, because they speak of something that's beyond your ability to change. A waste of energy. Harper Bliss
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"If only" is a useless phrase that does nothing to encourage you. The use of "if only" becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, because it's a statement that says, "I will never be able to take any positive actions toward the issues I care about." It tells people that they're not capable of doing anything to improve their lives. It makes them feel powerless and hopeless. It says, "I won't try," and it leaves them feeling doubly helpless.

Source: At The Waters Edge

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