Love, Promises, and the Power of Action
- Antica Zovko
- Feb 27
- 4 min read
Promises vs. Actions: The Truth About Commitment
Promises can be enchanting. They have the power to spark hope, paint a vision of a beautiful future, and make us believe in the possibilities of love, loyalty, and change. But without action, promises mean nothing. Words alone cannot build a relationship, create a future, or heal a wounded heart.
Action is what matters—repeated, consistent action.
If someone makes you a promise but fails to follow through, pay attention. It’s easy to get caught up in their intentions, especially when their heart seems genuine. But intention without action is an illusion—a mirage that keeps you waiting, hoping, and believing in something that may never come to life.
Distinguishing True Commitment from Wishful Thinking
Some people genuinely want to do better, be better, and love you the way you deserve. But desire alone is not enough. There are countless reasons why someone might not be able to follow through—emotional wounds, personal struggles, past traumas, or simply a lifestyle that doesn’t align with yours.
That doesn’t make them a bad person. But it does mean they are not ready for you.
And if someone is not ready for you, then they are not yours.
It’s a painful realization, but a necessary one. The strongest connections are built on mutual effort, emotional availability, and shared values. A person’s words should align with their actions, and if they don’t, then you must ask yourself:
Am I holding onto hope instead of reality?
Am I excusing their inaction because I see their potential?
Am I giving more than I am receiving?
If I’m Not Part of the Process, It Means Nothing to Me
Love is not one-sided. It’s not enough for someone to do things for you without informing you, including you, and showing you that it is for the benefit of both of you.
If someone makes decisions without you, acts without consulting you, and disregards how you feel or what you need—that is not a sign of commitment. That is not love. That is just an illusion of togetherness.
For me, if I’m not part of the process, if I don’t see things being done with genuine intent for our shared well-being, then it means nothing. Because love is not just in words or occasional gestures, but in conscious, mutual participation in the relationship.
When to Walk Away
Yes, relationships take time to grow. Yes, patience is important. But some things should not be ignored from the start. If you constantly feel unheard, unseen, or emotionally neglected, it’s time to step back and reassess.
You do not need to tolerate everything in the name of love. You do not need to settle for someone who cannot meet you where you are—emotionally, spiritually, or in terms of life goals.
In today's world, anyone can create the life they truly desire. If someone truly values you, they will make the effort. If they don’t, then why should you settle for less than what you already have?
You are already whole. You are already happy. You do not need someone who ignores you, dismisses your needs, or keeps making empty promises.
Choose yourself. Choose joy. Choose a love that chooses you back.
The Author, Antica Zovko

Ljubav, Obećanja i Snaga Djela
Obećanja su čarobna—mogu probuditi nadu, naslikati viziju prekrasne budućnosti i natjerati nas da vjerujemo u mogućnosti ljubavi, odanosti i promjene. Ali bez djela, obećanja ne znače ništa.
Riječi same po sebi ne mogu izgraditi vezu, stvoriti budućnost ili izliječiti ranjeno srce.
Djela su ono što vrijedi. Ponavljana, dosljedna djela.
Ako ti netko daje obećanja, ali ih ne ispunjava, obrati pažnju. Lako je uhvatiti se za njegove namjere, pogotovo kada vidiš da su mu osjećaji iskreni. Ali namjera bez djela je iluzija—fatamorgana koja te drži u iščekivanju, nadi i vjerovanju u nešto što se možda nikada neće ostvariti.
Kako prepoznati pravu posvećenost od pukih želja
Neki ljudi zaista žele biti bolji, truditi se više i voljeti te onako kako zaslužuješ. Ali želja nije dovoljna.
Mnogo je razloga zašto netko ne može ispuniti svoja obećanja—emocionalne rane, unutarnje borbe, traume iz prošlosti ili jednostavno način života koji ne odgovara tvome.
To ne znači da je ta osoba loša. Ali to znači da nije spremna za tebe.
A ako netko nije spreman za tebe, onda nije tvoj.
Teško je to prihvatiti, ali je nužno. Najjače veze temelje se na obostranom trudu, emocionalnoj dostupnosti i zajedničkim vrijednostima. Nečije riječi trebale bi odgovarati njegovim djelima, a ako to nije slučaj, postavi si sljedeća pitanja:
Držim li se nade umjesto realnosti?
Pronalazim li izgovore za njegovu neaktivnost jer vidim njegov potencijal?
Dajem li više nego što primam?
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