[Max Ra]

Should I feel guilty if I break a promise ... or not care and just walk off ?!! How genuine would that be ? Well ..... my mistake ! Any thoughts ?

[anneo59]

Max Ra, don't think I know enough of the circumstances to comment, or even if you wish to share. In any case, I think that often that would be true, but there are times, when it would be appropriate. Sorry my answer is vague, too, but I did want to respond to you, and let you know, your post was heard. Feel free to pursue discussion here, PM, whatever, if need be. In any case, all the best!

[pegasus]

Hello Max Ra, can you go into a little more detail? It's a bit cryptic...

[Arha]

Guilt isn't a very useful emotion, but I think sometimes it is appropriate, as a consequence for something done.

The strength of guilt should depend on the significance and intention of the action it relates to.

If I break a promise, how will that affect someone?
Will they lose trust in me that was important to them and to our relationship?
Will they be harmed in some other way?
Was it a promise I should have made?
Did I intend to keep it?
Could I have kept it without harming them, someone else, or myself or our relationship?

Can I remedy the breach?

Do these questions help you with your issue?

[Gus1234U]

in my opinion,,,, guilt is practically useless, whereas Remorse is a motivator to repair any damages and make what ever amends might be accepted, and to make personal changes that would tend to help one avoid the same kind of misjudgment in the future... contemplate alternatives~