It is harder, you are certainly correct about that.

[What can she actually say to make her feel better about this? If we win this war, it may start to change? Two non guarantees in a row, she can't see that providing any optimism.

Oh, Daemon. Has it ever occurred to you that the women in your life might be having these types of conversations about you? Probably not.]

Nor can I disagree with that. He has always seemed to find making things more difficult for both himself and others an addictive hobby.