Should I get a Mountain bike or a Hybrid?

I am looking for a bike..I use to ride a lot years ago, I had a mtn. bike in NYC but that got stolen. I live in DC now, I plan to ride on city streets in DC & northern VA. Also I plan to ride on bike trails and parks in the area.
I like mtn bikes but they say there are slow and not worth it for city riding,
However I need a bike that can handle some dirt, gravel, & some (small) rocks. I have a habit of hitting curbs and such and I want a bike I feel confident in doing that without destroying it. also the occasional pothole, whether here in dc or back in ny.
How much can hybrid really take?..and will I miss the thick tires of a mtn bike?

Alot of hybrid bikes can take the normal use and abuse. Bikes are tested for hours called fatigue.
I wouldn’t recommend a mountain bike because you’ll be slow with the wider tires and shock absorption. You will loose a lot of power transfer and gain rolling resistance. Especially in in DC.
Hybrid bikes can take the abuse of dirt, gravel and some smaller rocks but is not ideal for heavy heavy terrain. Depending on the tires.

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