You simply stop hoping, expecting, or needing the elephant to move. You drop the rope AND don't even think of whispering. It'll be really cool if you had an elephant walking beside you in the grass sometime (especially if there are lions around), but if it doesn't happen, it's ok. You'll be fine and can enjoy what is around you all the same. (except if there ARE lions :))
Or maybe I'm being too negative?
Yes. The point is that if one method is not working, try a different method to get to your goal.
Kevin
Me 36, W 37 M: 08/02/97 D13, D9 1st Bomb 02/08 Reconciled 04/08 2nd Bomb: 09/08 W filed for D 02/04/09 Separated 03/09 D dismissed 06/09/09 Still separated...