Does anyone know how to protect a leather hand bag from the wear and tear associated with opening the top flap that is closed with a metal clasp (not sure if that's what its called so see picture below). I've noticed this tends to appear over a period of time (normally 6 months for me) with a purse that I consider a favorite.

The leather tends to tear or crease from the stress of pulling the two magnetic pieces apart when I open the purse. I was hoping someone knew of a solution that might make my purses last longer since I hate having to buy a new one when I found one I love.

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(This is not a picture of my purse, just one I found on the internet)