If you feel hopeful, you are less likely to walk away from a relationship, whether physically or emotionally. Hope and happiness work hand in hand, but hope is even more powerful than happiness when it comes to making great decisions amid hardship. Hope is a future-oriented positive emotion that emerges when things get challenging. You don’t necessarily need hope when things are great, but when uncertainty and anxiety emerge, it’s the stored-up hope that’s available and ready to keep you strong. Life, marriage, and relationships can be easy or hard - and it’s your choice to determine your personal mindset. You are not exempt from peace and joy. It’s your inheritance.