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Why we make commitments we cannot keep

I keep saying yes to social plans then canceling last minute because I cannot handle being around people, but I am tired of being the flaky friend.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The self that makes promises and the self that must fulfill them are often strangers to each other.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Commitment — what it means and what it costs?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.