Do what you say you will do.

Im so fucking tired of people flaking out. If you say you will do something then just do it. People depend on the word of others. If we don't keep our promises and do whatever we want then our words mean nothing and no one can trust anyone else and then, game over, we are fucked. We may already be there. Its hard enough keeping your head above water without people fucking you over at every turn. We are all flawed and fragile and have issues, I get it. But we have to lift each other up and support each other. Thats how we improve ourselves and this world. Just please stop being so fucking self absorbed and think of the people around you. Being a good person is its own reward. Im not perfect, but im really trying and its not easy in this town. Addressed to no group in particular (in case you gender warriors wanted to start shit)

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Sometimes though...

May 24, 2018 at 8:49pm

You just can't. Sometimes your only option is to break a promise, cut a loss. It's not ideal, but are you really gonna choose word you gave even though you know it's a wrong choice, and you didn't know that when you gave your word? Imagine you bought a ticket for something, but before you attend you see/hear that people are getting seriously injured/dying. Do you still go? Because hey, you already bought the ticket. Personally, I would cut the loss of the ticket and keep my life/sanity/peace-something of much greater value to me. How about marriage? Where you take an oath, where you swear, and promise to stay together, and your spouse becomes seriously abusive. Do you stay? Hey, you PROMISED. But now keeping that promise comes at the cost of your well-being. I'm not one for being selfish, but if you don't take care of yourself first you can't take care of anyone else.

@sometimes

May 24, 2018 at 9:14pm

There’s a big difference between major life circumstances and just bailing.

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Go loco

May 24, 2018 at 11:07pm

It’s a Vancouver thing.

Okay

May 24, 2018 at 11:22pm

Depends on the circumstances of course. Sometimes one can’t help but “flake out”. Illness, transportation problem, money trouble, etc. There are other times when someone just really doesn’t want to, but if they’ve made a promise then they should do their utmost to honour it.

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Stop your fuss.

May 25, 2018 at 1:56am

How good do you think you are? If I want to, I will. If I can't, I won't. If I change my mind, I'm a good enough person to let you know why to your face, and even though this should never be expected from anyone since probably most don't, I will even go as far as being good in allowing you to respond, and/or try to appeal my decision however you would like. So how good am I? You should work on being more self dependent, and self reliant. You won't have to depend on the fallible words of the imperfect, which is kind of a stupid thing to depend on in the first place.

No

May 25, 2018 at 7:38am

That's not how the world works now.
I say yes to everything and pick the best option at the end of the day.
That's how it is now get used to it !!!!!!!

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@Stop your fuss

May 25, 2018 at 12:24pm

I agree with telling people if you've changed your mind, and I always have. If they refuse to acknowledge the fact because they don't like what they're hearing, that's no longer my problem. And it has happened, people won't take no for an answer just because they don't like that answer.

Entitled

May 25, 2018 at 2:18pm

Seriously, the comments from most of you show just how phenomenally selfish and entitled so many people are now! What happened to basic integrity? If you promise to do something with someone and they’re counting on you, then barring some damned good reason for not doing it, buck up, suck it up, and be a decent friend and human!

@@Stop your fuss

May 25, 2018 at 7:15pm

I hope you explain your reasoning to them as well, instead of simply flaking out.

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Redacted

May 25, 2018 at 10:46pm

I so feel this every day, it's getting harder to see the good in people. I am there for people even when I feel I have nothing left to give, it would be nice if for once someone would show up for me.

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