why do people make promises they know they can't keep?

Answer 1

Whomever they make the promise to is instantly pleased with the thought of the end result of the person's promise. So, I guess to answer your question, people make promises they know they can't keep because they like the feeling it gives them to please people, even though they know they are going to let them down eventually.

Answer 2

Because they are eager to know or get what other will offer for keeping the promise.

Answer 3

Promises are made to please people but do not really stick to it. They just want other people to believe in them but when their wants are given, the promise will never be fullfilled. Watch out for these kind of people.

Answer 4

For every insincere promise told there is a woman that someone is trying to shut up.

Answer 5

just to try and remain in your life some how so broken promises are one way to keep you in there messed up life a lie is a lair

Answer 6

makes them feel good and important at the time, but in the end shows lack of care, love, understanding and depth.

Answer 7

Because they made it to the wrong person that isn't worth a hill of beans.

The best answer to that is INTEGRITY

Answer 8

Generally to buy themselves some time until they can think of something else.

Answer 9

Because they can, and they are looking out for their own best interests.

Answer 10

because some people are afraid to say no or hurt your feelings.