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There may be situations when a promise can't be kept any longer. However it's a good idea to apologize and explain why it cannot keep in such situations.
not usually but yes there is always an exception just know the difference!!
by Jenniferocious on March 23rd, 2009
No. Promises are meant to be kept.
If you know you can't keep it - don't make it.
Only promise something if you have the intent, and the ability, to make it happen.
by Wisdom Tooth on March 26th, 2009
Yes. If you accept that trust will vanish too.
by Dracool on March 26th, 2009
'Promises made, promises broken, measures of our demise.' Dan Fogelberg
by iwnit on March 26th, 2009
1) Certainly not. They are meant to be kept.
However, some people make promises just to deceive others and in this case, they intend to break those promises in the moment of making them.
2) A similar saying is "Rules are made to be broken".
That one, however, has some truth.
"Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools. Standard conduct is justified in most situations. However, the rules should not be followed blindly. In exceptional circumstances, there may be a more effective procedure."
Source and further information:
http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/39/messages/625.html
by Fenchurch on March 23rd, 2009
why would you deliver someone a ready made lie on a platter? if you know its going to be broken whats the point of the promise? people make promises to give someone else hope. its like an i.o.u. if you write someone an i.o.u it will eventually have to be payed or else you have stolen something, so too do you have to pay up for all your promises or risk wreaking someones hope and trust in you.
by Baba on March 26th, 2009
Not at all.
promises come from the heart,
and are bonded in trust.
by tuvw on March 26th, 2009
No. The most valuable possession I have is my word.
by Violet on March 26th, 2009
No way! I promised never to cheat, and I never will
by engineer is Terminator on March 26th, 2009
Not a chance.Then why to promise?It'd hurt a little if you don't promise rather than promising and backing off at the right moment of action.
A big No.
by dead leaves raked in a pile on March 26th, 2009
If a promise is exacted under pressure, it's likely to be broken. If it's given willingly, it has a much better chace
by pedal junky on March 26th, 2009
i will not give my word as a man if i think there is a sliver a of chance i can't keep it.
by Angel7 on March 26th, 2009
No, don't make a promise if you think you're gonna break it.
by abby_thats my name.18 on March 26th, 2009
RULES are made to be broken. Promises are made to be KEPT.
by Beavis - the other white meat on March 26th, 2009
Nope. Never agree to something if you can't follow through.
by Bridget on March 26th, 2009
I guess it depends on what the promise is and who is doing the promising
by buttman on March 26th, 2009
No, I don't agree.
by Rahbar on March 25th, 2009
I'm very serious to keep promises I've made.Otherwise I won't give my word to someone unnecessarily.Plus my religion(Islam) don't allow me to play with peoples emotions..
by Soccergirl on March 27th, 2009
Well wedding vows are promises which are offically broken 50% of the time
by anonymous on March 27th, 2009
1. assurance or undertaking: an assurance that something will be done or not done.
If you cant assure something then dont promise something. Not only did you lie to who you promised it but you lied to yourself and prove yourself that your word means nothing-regardless of how long ago it was promised. Your word has no time limit. If it was meant to be broken it wasnt a promise.
by Ailsa on March 27th, 2009
Promises are meant to be kept!
Dont promise something if you cant keep it
by ZiggyStardust on March 27th, 2009
No, a promise means something! and if you can't be depended on for something you promised then you really aren't a very good person
by leeks5229 on March 26th, 2009
No, I do not agree that promises are made to be broken.
I understand God has made around 365 promises (one promise a day) and the LORD is faithful to all His promises (Psalm 145:13). I always remember with fondness this great hymn "Promising On The Promises of God".
However at the human level, we are not encouraged to make promises that we cannot keep.
by dobbin33ch on March 26th, 2009
not if you can help it , i personally wouldnt ,,but its just some poeples nature to tell all that they know about others ,thats only mother nature at work ,,
by Bryce on March 26th, 2009
no, i do not agree, unless you suffer from a serious weakness of character, dishonesty is not something to aspire to.
by Sosueme on March 26th, 2009
Never, although it happens.
by Corgingus on March 26th, 2009
I think you mean contracts are meant to be broken.
by Jaded on March 26th, 2009
Disagree. Broken promises are the stuff of heartaches.
by Zack on March 26th, 2009
No. I do not agree.
by Anonymous on November 14th, 2009
NO! If you are not sure you can not do it then do not make a promise.
by randomguy on July 24th, 2009
No. Promises are to be kept. A broken promise is fraud.
by Timjon on March 26th, 2009
Only if it affects my interest!
by BigDaddyBS on March 26th, 2009
Not if I make them...
Of course, if I'm not sure I'll be able to, I usually say something like, "I promise to try..." and I DO try... ;-)
by Carl_07 on March 26th, 2009
Promises are made to be broken by friends as most of my friends can't hold any promises but then again I can't either..LOL
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on March 26th, 2009
No. Honor and truthfulness dicatate that, if you make a promise, you must keep it. If you can't fulfill the promises you contemplate making, then don't make promises.
by FairLady on March 26th, 2009
Oy. You need a justification? Well, I don't promise if I know I will not be able to keep my word. LOL
Those who give promises easy and don't mean to keep them have problems making and keeping friends. I am sure of it.
by Danilito on March 26th, 2009
LOL. That's like saying we are born to die.
by Anonymous on March 26th, 2009
Not at all.
by militaryman09 on March 26th, 2009
do not agree if promises are made to be broken you could trust no one for that means you are not a person that keeps their word and in some places that is like currency you break a promise good luck getting anything accomplished with that person or in that place thats where the phrase "Man of your word" comes from or "honorable person" if you are not dont ever ask me for anything cant trust you
by betony24.rei-chan on March 26th, 2009
some are but not all of them.
by Gingerminx on March 26th, 2009
Promises are made to be kept. However, depending on the promise, things can change. People promise to love forever, but love can be a fleeting thing, and things can kill love. Plus a promise should not be kept if someones life is in danger.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on March 26th, 2009
I sure hope not. SOmetimes all you have is someone's word, and they yours. If that were to disappear, it would be a sad state of affairs, indeed.
by Route 66Truckerman on March 26th, 2009
No,promises are to be kept otherwise "BONES" are made to be broken!!
*That's @least what my girlfriend told me!!!
by xxx on March 26th, 2009
Isn't it "rules are meant to be broken"?
by Galeanda on March 26th, 2009
Disagree. If you don't plan on keeping a vow, then don't make one. Promises are meant to be kept and taken very seriously.
by Nancy on March 26th, 2009
Promises are not made to be broken, they are made so you know the person promising is trustworthy and will keep the promise.
by Corgingus on July 24th, 2009
To promise and then deliberately renege on the promise is a matter of integrity. Without that, you live a shallow life.
by Secretme on July 24th, 2009
All we have these days is our integrity. If you break a promise, there is no chance of trust ever again. Not to mention, BAD CHARMA
by leeks5229 on July 24th, 2009
No, I do not agree. I know promises are easily broken so one needs to be very careful when contemplating one. Do not make promises which cannot be kept.
Do you keep your promises?
by SELENIUM_TEST_83335 on June 14th, 2010
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Do you take a right or a left at the fork in the road?
by snookinforluv on July 24th, 2010
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What promise(s) have you failed to keep? (Is there a story attached to the promise and/or why you couldn't keep it?)
by Ibanezmb on June 26th, 2010
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would you forgive your bf or gf if they cheated on you, not by having sex, would u forgive them if they tried anything posible to win u back
by kira7 on June 27th, 2010
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can you keep a promise? or you're to old for them.
by speachless on June 22nd, 2010
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Comments
Yes, ur absolutely right Henderson i like ur answer. Very well said.. Thank u so much!
by RV is here. on March 27th, 2009
you are welcome, and happy to answer.
by Henderson on March 27th, 2009