Why couldn’t they break the curse? Home › Forums › Once Upon a Time › General discussion and theories › Why couldn’t they break the curse? › Why couldn’t they break the curse? June 2, 2012 at 6:47 am #148185 fairytaleprincessParticipant Perhaps they had to know who they really were. Their true identities were stolen. The curse was created with “Snow White’s” and “Prince Charming’s” hair, not David and MM. (even though they are one.) Also Emma had to believe. [adrotate group="5"]