FOUNTAIN PEN NEWSPAPER
MAKING UP EXCUSES
Written by Fountain Pen Newspaper Author Winter Breshna
PAGE ONE — THE ART OF AVOIDANCE
Winter Breshna opens with a sharp observation: Excuses are not words. They are strategies.
She writes that when someone begins making up excuses, they are not simply avoiding a task or a moment—they are avoiding you, your expectations, or the truth they don’t want to face.
Early signs include:
“I’m busy” becoming a default response
Cancelled plans with vague reasoning
Promises replaced by apologies
A sudden increase in “bad timing”
Explanations that feel rehearsed
Winter calls this “the art of avoidance,” a subtle shift where responsibility becomes optional and honesty becomes uncomfortable.
Her key line: “Excuses are the smoke that rises before the fire of truth.”
PAGE TWO — THE PATTERN OF EXCUSES
Winter describes how excuses evolve from occasional slips into a recognizable pattern.
Signs include:
Inconsistency: their story changes depending on the day
Over‑explaining: giving too many details to sound believable
Under‑explaining: giving almost no details to avoid questions
Emotional deflection: turning your concerns into accusations
Convenient timing: excuses appear only when commitment is needed
Winter writes that excuses are not random—they are behavioral signals. They reveal discomfort, disinterest, or a desire to avoid accountability.
She emphasizes that excuses often appear when someone is:
Losing interest
Avoiding responsibility
Hiding something
Preparing distance
Testing how much you will tolerate
Her key line: “Excuses are not protection for them—they become erosion for you.”
PAGE THREE — THE INTERNAL DAMAGE EXCUSES CREATE
Winter turns inward, describing the emotional impact of repeated excuses.
She explains that excuses break the heart slowly:
You begin doubting your expectations
You feel guilty for wanting consistency
You question whether you’re “asking too much”
You shrink your needs to avoid disappointment
You start carrying the emotional labor they dropped
Winter calls this “the internal unraveling,” the moment you begin adjusting yourself to accommodate someone else’s avoidance.
She writes that excuses create emotional instability because they replace clarity with confusion. Your heart begins to live in uncertainty, waiting for someone who keeps stepping back.
Her key line: “Excuses break trust long before they break the relationship.”
PAGE FOUR — HOW TO RESPOND TO EXCUSES WITH CLARITY
Winter closes with grounded guidance.
She writes that responding to excuses requires calm strength:
Name the pattern: “I notice you’ve been cancelling a lot lately.”
Ask for clarity, not justification: “What’s really going on?”
Set boundaries: define what you will and will not accept
Watch their response: accountability shows itself immediately
Protect your emotional space: step back if excuses continue
Winter emphasizes that excuses are not a communication style—they are a warning sign. Someone who values you will choose honesty over avoidance.
Her closing flourish:
“Excuses are the cracks in the foundation of connection. Where truth is missing, trust cannot stand. Hold your standards steady—those who want to stay will step forward.”
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