Subjunctive Mood.

According to Wikipedia:
“In grammar, the subjunctive mood (abbreviated sjv or sbjv) is a verb mood typically used in dependent clauses to express wishes, commands, emotion, possibility, judgment, opinion, necessity, or statements that are contrary to fact at present.”

For example: If only I hadn’t got to do my national service, I would have more time for you.

or

If I were strong enough to tell you the truth, then I’ll be at peace with myself now.

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