Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-11058666-20141228031222/@comment-26033121-20150422172704

I believe that Belle is Rumple's true love and strength, but he has to be willing to give up his power addiction and open his heart to Belle fully for the curse to break. True love and addiction aren't always the same thing, but addiction is an unhealthy obsession with something that brings the addict purely physical gratification. For Rumple that's magic. I hope the curse breaks this season, and Rumple finally gives up his power for true love. Rumple really is my favorite character on OUAT, and I'd feel tempted to stop watching if he dies again.