commitment phobia is the unrealistic fear of making a promise or a vow to be faithful and loyal to another person. the ‘scary’ parts of being in a relationship, such as revealing your weaknesses and vulnerabilities, is what keeps people with commitment phobia from getting deeper in a serious commitment. fear in general is not a bad thing – it is actually an innate part of us that is supposed to keep us from dangerous situations. facing a fear of …

a phobia is an extreme anxious behavior or reaction fueled by fear, most often an irrational fear. commitment phobia can be a hard thing to fully understand. it’s not given as a formal diagnosis, it is not in the dsm, and is generally not commonly discussed. someone with a commitment phobia very rarely, if ever, goes the distance in a relationship. a common misconception is that those who have a commitment phobia don’t want to be in relationships at all. …

if this has happened to you, trusting again is something you may not be ready for. when someone you love or are connected to betrays you, the healing process is a deep one and can take some time. people with a commitment phobia do want a long-term connection with another person, but their overwhelming anxiety prevents them from staying in any relationship for too long. people with a commitment phobia want a long-term connection with another person, but their overwhelming …

but commitment phobia is more than just promiscuous behaviour or a clichéd bachelor-style refusal to settle down on the part of men. it took me a long time to escape that, and now i have this all-encompassing fear of going through that experience again. one of those flags for me is when someone is really needy and messages a lot or wants to see me 24/7. when it comes to women, this issue is so often made light of in …

but for some, the idea of committing — whether it be to a new job or a new relationship — brings on intense feelings of fear and an urge for avoidance. this is commitment phobia and it goes beyond what some people call “commitment issues.” the uncertainty of what awaits after making a big decision can make some people feel unsure about what steps to take next. someone living with it can experience high anxiety and panic attacks even thinking …