We at some point in our lives have made promises to friends, family, or loved ones. And one way or the other we have also experienced broken promises or broken promises we made to someone at least once at some point in our lives. Sometimes broken promises may seem like no big deal to the one who broke them but to the other person, it can leave them with deep emotional wounds.
Promises are a vital part of human relationships which gives us a sense of security and trust. So, it's always good to fulfill a promise made to another to avoid a lack of trust and security. When we break a promise, we break a heart and it brings a feeling of disappointment from the other party. Promises are made to be kept. but sometimes issues happen that will make it impossible to keep them. It may be a change of schedule, swamped with work, or any other reason. Whatever it may be, a broken promise leaves the other person disappointed.
I have broken a promise I made to someone before and it was so hard on me that I felt so guilty for making that promise. I promised my best friend that I would be there for her wedding, no matter the circumstances. So we made different arrangements for the wedding and she had to even give me the special task of taking care of some highly respected guests.
I planned to take at least three days off so that I could be with her on her special day. Unfortunately due to the demands of my job, my off wasn't approved. I was so pained and devasted knowing how important that day was for her.
When I called her to apologize and explain things to her, I could feel the disappointment in her voice. I tried to apologize and explain it seems it wasn't enough. After that day, I noticed there was a rift between us. We still talked but it was not like before I could feel the awkwardness in our conversations. The bond we shared was missing.
At that moment, I knew I had to make things right if not, I'd lose my friend. When we were less busy at work, I took some days off and traveled to meet her bearing her wedding gifts, and ready to apologize my heart out. She forgave me, we talked, laughed, and caught on old times and she was like all she wanted me to was make it up to her. Just imagine if I hadn't traveled down and left our conversations awkward on the phone the friendship wouldn't have lasted longer.
I learned a lesson about how important it is to keep promises and also a broken promise doesn't have to ruin your relationship with someone. With an apology, understanding, and forgiveness everything will fall right back into place. And most importantly be very sure before making a promise because sometimes the other party might not be understanding and forgiving.