Do we make too many promises in our lifetime that we will inevitably let people down?
828060
Funny i should read this, I've been let down by parents and I'm only 18 so if you think about a lifetime yes ppl definitely make t many promises!!!!!
1081205
we say we want something really bad and then when we get it we don't want it anymore!!!
239925
Very true. People may try to dissuade you from reaching your goal as they have their own opinion on things. If you try to follow the advice of others, you may not be happy. Follow your heart, do what is right and you will achieve true happiness.
1033525
I keep my promises.  Unfortunately, I know some people who don't.  This is the worst when they promise children something.  I've seen it.  The child waiting anxiously for something which was 'promised' only to be let down when there is no follow through.  You see the look of 'hope' diminish in the poor child's eyes.  Having witnessed this one too many times, I always make it a point to keep a promise.  I won't promise the moon and stars if I can't make it happen.  This, I promise.
611101
Oh I know.  People are in too much of a rush these days.  Most are in a rush to get nowhere.  I think people give themselves too much to do.  It seems that the more conveniences we get, the less time we have to enjoy life.\n\nWe need to enjoy life while we have it.  Tomorrow is not promised and it can be taken while we spend our lives trying to be better than the next person.
309353
There are two types of liars; those who lie because they are selfish and will lie to get what they want regardless, and those who feel telling the truth may cause pain and greater anguish to those around them. Lying is unfortunately a part of human nature. I think we've all told a lie at some point in  our lives, even if it is a small one. But, what people need to remember is, is the lie going to do more damage than good.
930864
Im guessing that youre joking....\n\nBut the problem is, too many people share that sentiment. What if youre wrong? Do you really want to leave a legacy to your children that consists of a uninhabitable planet?? \n\nYou people have been predicting the end of the world for 2000 years. Youve been wrong so far. What if you continue to be wrong for another 2000 years??
722853
This is easy. Only when you have expectations, can you be disappointed.  And when you have something to lose, property, reputation, friends, job, then you can be controlled by the fear of maybe losing that.  When you have little or nothing, then you have nothing to lose so you really do not care.  Either we as people are mostly self-centered (nothing to lose) or we think of others (care, kind, concern).  Thankfully, most of us are genuinely good and want to make the world a better place, so we want to do what we can to make it better.
24996
well of course it's not. who ever said it would be lied to you. this age old whine of "it's not fair" usually comes from folks who are too nice.... they give up things or do things for others so much they usually find themselves with the shorter end of the stick. suggestion, take whatever you can get, dont stick your neck out to far or too frequently and remeber to worry about your own interests once in a while. let somebody else come in last place or lose out on opportunities because you were quicker... stop being so nice. it's a cut throat world.
168340
It depends on the person and what goes on, but in most cases I would guess that people worry too much about making something good turn bad that they pass up on the whole good thing entirely.\n\nSometimes you just have to take the risks and hope things turn out alright in the end.
534493
Its better not to trust anyone beyond a point. The only person you could trust is your own self and be not too greedy to expect total trust from someone. If they can not deliver what they promise in some occasions its not that they are not trust worthy... But there must be some compelling reasons to fail. And trust is not something that can be asked or demanded and sought in return. You need to trust someone consciously or subconsciously with your own discretion watching from a safe distance
1099130
People say those things to encourage people.  If we didn't have encouragement we wouldn't always strive for things we wanted.  We must also balance this encouragement with some reality.
1076342
sure  but not the same way that the "world" does.  \nWe shouldn't do anything that leads us into temptation.
267539
I would imagine that in any country, human nature always prevails, meaning, some people lie and some tell the truth, but I don't think anyone tells the truth 100% of the time.  People like to make things sound good from their perspective.
550570
yes we should try to be honest and truthful always keeping in mind that one lie paves the path for another lie.
1023887
I think you are doing that best that you can do in this circumstance. Relationships shouldnt be all about promises. I dont think you are wrong. You only keep promises when you KNOW that you wont break them, if u dont think you will, i am not sure that is even enough. You are doing it the right way and if i were you dont get to caught up on it. It shouldnt be that big of a deal I am sorry about this! Good luck!
239246
Psychologist and philosopher William James said, "There is but one cause of human failure.  And that is man's lack of faith in his true self."\n\nMost of us, most of the time, are not living life as our 'true self'.  We worry about what others think.  We make choices and decisions not from the heart.  We spend too little time exploring and discovering who we really are and why we are here.\n\nA part of us always knows when we are not being true to ourself.  That voice may be expressing itself through the feeling of living life fraudulently.\n\nLearn to listen to and follow your heart.  Spend time every day being introspective.  Find your passion and pursue it.  Then your life will be fulfilled and without fraud.