Commitment Issues
Whether hurt from experiences with a commitment phobic or you experience fear of assuring 100% involvement regularly yourself; help is available.
Fear of assuring your 100% involvement for the long term; can affect almost any part of a person's life. Whether a work or leisure project, or a friendship or relationship; it is a common experience for many.
Even being aware of the consequences may not reduce the fear of commitment. It is like telling a smoker about the risks of smoking and they continue to smoke. It is not necessarily voluntary, consciously.
Consequences of commitment fears may include loneliness when stable supportive relationships are needed at hard times or when career progression is impacted due to a flighty nature.
Associated experiences may include:
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Feeling 'stuck' in a particular part of life
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Fear of being 'out of control' in a situation
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Unattainable expectations of relationships with other people
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Seeking relationships with people that are emotionally unavailable to them
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Being very critical towards partners; friends; bosses; colleagues
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Keeping other people at arms' length emotionally
What Next?