No, I do not sweeten MY tea with honey. There are so many women like Sister in the world today. Unfortunately, it's easier to see it in others than in ourselves. To know that you really are a strong person in and of yourself if you'd only believe. And to know that you really do deserve the best, no matter what anyone tells you otherwise.
People say love is blind.
It makes you miss what you should see, and see what's not even there. Yes, of course she was hopeful. What woman like her is not hoping her man will one day wake up, realize how wonderful she is, and appreciate her for sticking with him even though he didn't deserve it at the time. When people know your weakness, they may use it against you. Even best friends fall out.