A year ago, I was a member of the empty promise club too.
After I began living with my parents, they would admonish me that once I made a promise, I should follow through at all costs.
They taught me how important this is in gaining respect from others and from yourself.
This was something I had to be taught.
I didn't like letting people down, and now I try to always say no right away, or 'let me check my calendar and get back to you.'
Part of the vicious cycle was that I'd know I'd disapointed someone, and promise something to make up for it. And then fail on that promise and continue the horrible cycle of feeling bad about myself. Bleh!
