Is breaking a promise a lie

It just feels like less stress to say nothing; even to just do it ourselves. The one thing you can count on is to expect more of it. More broken promises. More turning up late. More cut corners. More well worn excuses. More missed deadlines.

Your partner broke a promise. They promised to do more around the house. They promised to stop criticizing you in front of your friends. They promised to stop over-spending or gambling. Broken promises, big or small, corrode trust, said Ashley Thorn, LMFT, a psychotherapist who helps families, couples, and individuals facing all kinds of struggles and transitions. There are many reasons why partners break promises. For example, you ask your husband to manage his drinking better.