How Do You Deal With Fear Of Commitment In Relationships?
There are different reasons a person has a fear of commitment in relationships. The causes can vary, but the fear is not uncommon. Some causes may be a person’s inability to truly give to someone outside of themselves or a fear they will lose their independence. Another common cause is not resolving past hurts. Some people have been hurt and cannot fully commit because they fear being hurt again. Knowing how to deal with the fear of commitment can offer you a more fulfilling life and a better relationship. Write a list on a sheet of paper with your most common fears and things that make you nervous in a relationship. Be brutally honest with yourself and list things, even if they seem irrational. Put the list away for a few days. Go back to the list. Are there items on the list that cause you fear of commitment? Are there issues such as: getting burned again, not living up to expectations, being cheated on, being used, being abandoned or abused or losing your independence that cause you
