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.
Examples
- You told your friend you’d come to their birthday party, but then you stayed home and watched TV instead.
- Your mom asked you to help clean the house, and you said no because you wanted to play video games.
- You promised your dog a treat after dinner, but forgot about it.
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See also
- What Makes a Question 'Unanswerable'?
- How Do People Decide What to Believe?
- Why Do People Like ‘Riddles’ and Puzzles?
- Why Do Some People See Ghosts and Others Don't?
- What Is the Meaning of Life?
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