Why Do People Feel ‘Guilt’ When They Break Promises?

When you make a promise, you're saying something important to someone else. If you break that promise, it feels like you're letting them down, and that makes your brain feel bad. It's like when you forget to share your favorite toy with a friend; you know they'll be sad, and that makes you feel guilty too.

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  1. You told your friend you’d come to their birthday party, but then you stayed home and watched TV instead.
  2. Your mom asked you to help clean the house, and you said no because you wanted to play video games.
  3. You promised your dog a treat after dinner, but forgot about it.

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