Fear of Commitment

Are You Commitment-Phobic?
Many people don’t experience committed, steady relationships, and they often assert this is so not because they are afraid of commitment but rather because they enjoy their freedom and flirtatious nature. And while this may be true for some who embrace their “forever single status,” more often when people say things like “I crave independence and space,” or “Love is for the weak,” what they are really unwittingly communicating is their deep-seated fear of commitment. Unfortunately, being afraid of commitment hinders both your ability to create and enjoy meaningful personal relationships but also your professional success.

Free Spirited or Afraid of Commitment?
Those who don’t have meaningful relationships must first determine whether they are a free spirit who has not yet found Mr. or Ms. Right or if they fear commitment. The answers to the following questions can help guide you through the process of discovering if you’re commitment phobic and how to break out of that mindset.

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Commitment Phobia

Do You Suffer from Commitment Phobia?
Is the inability to have steady, committed relationships a problem? If you have commitment phobia you’ll probably answer this question with an emphatic “NO.” In fact, in all probability you attribute your “forever single status” to your desire for freedom or your flirtatious nature. While that may be true in some cases, often claims like “I like my space and independence,” “Love is too complicated,” etc., are mere euphemisms for a deep-rooted phobia of commitment. Being commitment phobic not only hinders your ability to create and enjoy a wonderful personal relationship with another person, but it very possibly can affect your professional success as well...

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