The psychology behind promises
The foundation of civil society is the belief that, for the most part, people will keep their word and fulfill their implicit or explicit obligations. Though a lot of research has already been done on children’s moral development, none of it addresses the capacity for making and keeping promises. Promises seem to be simple words that are whispered into the air, but they brim with psychological weight.
They keep us bonded with each other, help in building bridges based on trust, and give a proper shape to the landscapes of our relationships and self-perception.
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