Why do people make promises and break them?

It not only disappoints the person we’ve promised, but it also erodes bits of our self-esteem, too. Brain research shows that breaking promises actually registers in our brain activity, showing up as emotional conflict for the promise breaker as a result of suppressing their honesty.

What do you do when a friend breaks a promise?

Tell the person that you forgive them. Call the person up or ask to meet with her in person. Take the opportunity to tell her that you are no longer holding a grudge and that you forgive her for breaking the promise.

Do you have friends who over-promise and under-deliver?

You may have friends who over-promise and under-deliver; who are susceptible to continuously disappointing you by raising your hopes. These people don’t entice the best version of ourselves to show, as to them, being in the heat of the moment is reason enough to make important promises.

What happens when a friend doesn’t keep a promise?

You’d be less likely to be irritable, emotional, or vengeful toward a friend who doesn’t deliver on a promise they simply couldn’t keep. You’d view the gesture as a kind one, even though the broken promises would leave a bad taste in your mouth.

Should you ignore the promises others make in an excited state?

The most important aspect of ignoring the promises others make in an excited state, is the one of maintaining a stable mindset in your social dealings. You’d be less likely to be irritable, emotional, or vengeful toward a friend who doesn’t deliver on a promise they simply couldn’t keep.

How to deal with a friend who broke a promise?

When your friend complains that you broke your promise, then remind about another promise, that he or she broke. Children understand it very fast, unfortunately, with adults it may take a bit longer. You may choose any way to handle this situation with your friend, but remember, that your friendship might be unequal.