If you do not want/need to cut your hair, you don't have to. It is true, however, that if you have damage, you can baby it for a while but it will eventually begin to break off if not properly taken care of. I have a hard time trimming my hair too, so I know how it feels!
It sounds like you have fairy tale ends! Here is a thread that shows many examples of this: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...ad.php?t=40313
ETA: Welcome to LHC!!
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