View Full Version : Why do people promise things?


lovefood
18-12-2006, 16:17
and then not fulfill them

is it because they are afraid to say no?

Clare85
18-12-2006, 16:22
in some recent experiences, because they were drunk when they said it.

and because 'he' is a ****.

little-face
18-12-2006, 16:38
ther not trustworthy - u dont need there friendship - they take you for granted - let them go now!

BrainThrust
18-12-2006, 16:45
Often, the act of promising is because a person doesn't want to let you down.

There is a guilt issue there that they feel they are letting you down if they don't promise to do it.

At least by promising they are delaying the letting down in their own head until the last minute.

Wilf

hmr44
18-12-2006, 16:47
I have learnt not to expect things, and not to rely on people or see a 'promise' as something set in stone.

As peoples lives change, and they may promise something and actually mean it - but then get knocked down by a bus tomorrow.

Live for the moment and make your own happiness ;)

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