Will you be mad if your trusted friend did not keep his/her promise?

Philippines
September 16, 2011 4:56am CST
I have a best friend. She planned to went home to her province to visit her family. She promise to me before that she will be back soon. But now, it seem that she changed her mind and planned not to be back? She told me what if her parents would not allow her to be back, or what if there are uncontrolled circumstances? For now, I don't know if I will just understand her or be mad by not keeping a promise? How about you? If you are in my place, what are you going to do?
11 responses
@chiwasaki (4694)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
I will not be mad but I will be curious why did he not keep his promise. For me, there are few trusted I have. There must be a valid reason why he did not keep his promise. Every story has 2 sides so I have to hear his reasons first.
• Philippines
18 Sep 11
I think I will not get mad at her, I will just try to understand her because she is my friend especially if it is the first time she did it and she did it because of her family.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
17 Sep 11
Just like every one else, I think I would also react negatively when a friend promises of something but will not do it. I absolutely hate it when People give of false hope, or if people kept of in the dark. But maybe when a friend would come to of and offer an explanation as to why if or she is not able to keep the promise made I guess its fair to hear them out first. Thanks!
@picjim (3002)
• India
17 Sep 11
I will be disappointed with their behavior.I won't be mad at them but it shows they can't keep their word.It is more sadness that they say one word which they can never keep up.One can't rely on such a person when things get difficult.
@sunli123 (538)
• China
17 Sep 11
Hey. I think this happens in our life. Don't be mad and try to understand her situation. I have a friend and our relationship was really good. You know what? There were so many times that she didn't even answer my call or text back the messages. I was very mad at this and asked her why many times. Then she always said, I didn't hear your call or see you message, or my phone didn't work. Then I swear to myself, no matter what happens, I won't contact you first. The feeling is so bad as you treated her as a friend, but she just contacts you when she wants. For you, I think your friend is much better. Just relax and take care.
@Judy890 (1644)
• United States
17 Sep 11
Yes of course I'd be mad and I would have trust issues with them
@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Sep 11
I think anger is alittle strong. Maybe she shouldn't have promised something that was really out of her control. Maybe something changed when she got home that she wasn't aware of before hand. I would think that she would come back if she could. Maybe her folks can't afford it right now.
• Philippines
16 Sep 11
Just understand a friend if she was really stuck in her province because her parents did not allow her to leave. Why be angry of something which is too shallow and you don't control your friends life, she also have responsibility to take care of, and that is her family. Does she owe you money? that is why you are worried that she may not come back as she promised? anyway whatever the reasons may be, keep an open communication. Internet, mobile and such are means to get connected with your friend so don't worry.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
16 Sep 11
I think if you make a promise you should keep it and do your best to keep it no matter what. There should be a very good reason given to me if someone does not keep that promise. That might sound hard but I always keep my promises no matter if I am sick or even have to leave my kids alone. If am doing that I expect others do the same to me. If I am not sure I can keep my promise I won't make one! It seems to me your friend just said so but (for some reason or to keep you quite or to look like a good friend)but now she changed her plans. This means she can't be trust if it comes to her promises. A promise means nothing to her. It's just a word and she finds it normal not to keep it. Her excuses are very weak. Is it worth to be mad with her? I think I might be if it would be the first time, but I would know now that a promise means nothing to her. You can make your own plans and you know now too that there is no need for you to keep your promises to her anymore.
@vikku2001 (258)
• India
16 Sep 11
Hello bessy It is true that everyone should try to keep their promise but there can be situations in which it is not possible to keep every promise.You must also see the reason behind breaking her promise.I know its very annoying when someone promise you and do not keep it.But you have to be calm and ask herself.I am sure no one want to not to keep one's promise.
@Timeout (419)
16 Sep 11
I would not be mad if it was an emergency, or she had no choice. You should understand that people is not always able to keep their promises, even if they wanted, specially if they are good friends. Anyway, I think she should have told you she wouldn't be able to come back when she planned to as soon as she knew, so you don't get upset or worried anymore. If it's the first time it happens, just forgive and forget, but if you keep getting upset more often because of things she does, have a serious word with her and tell her how you feel. If she is a good friend too, she will understand.