Keeping Promises

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So, here's the thing. When you tell someone that you are going to do something, they end up counting on you. They might be someone who hates expecting anything from anyone. But, they can't help but believe you when you promise something to them. It could be really petty, or serious. In that moment, they trust you, whether they want to or not. 

Now, imagine that the thing you promised them is something really important to the other person. It was something that they were really counting on. In the end, you end up breaking your promise. Imagine that this is a really personal situation. You were the only person they needed. 

Think of the pain they would be going through. As I said before, they don't trust easily. But, they chose to trust you. They hoped that you would bring them relief. But, you couldn't. You couldn't keep your promise. You were their last hope. Now, all that's left for them to do is disappear. They were really hoping that you would be able to help them. Yes, it is a lot to put on someone's shoulders but take a moment to think of how highly they regard you if they were willing to all of their trust in you. 

This is why I think it's really important to keep the promises that you make. You don't know just how much the other person needs it. You might be the only one who can help them. And you don't know what could happen to them if they are let down. The point I'm trying to make is to think about what you do or say. They have far-reaching consequences. 

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  1. Anderlin VictorJuly 17, 2024 at 4:30 AM

    At the end of the day, it's important to remember that we were the ones to choose whom we should count on. So if they end up breaking that promise, they must've had a pretty good reason as to why they broke it in the first place. That's how you view that from the other person's perspective.

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