If you fear getting close to people or making relationship decisions that have a long-lasting effect, such as getting married, you might have commitment phobia. It is common to fear the unknown, but people with commitment phobia can extend this fear to other parts of their life — especially romantic relationships.

What causes commitment phobia?

The causes of commitment phobia are endless varying from childhood attachment issues, trauma and/or abuse, or unhealthy past relationships with partners.

What does it mean if someone says they have commitment issues?

Commitment issues—also known as commitment phobia, relationship anxiety, or fear of commitment—are when a person finds it difficult to dedicate themselves to a long-term goal in a relationship or to the relationship itself.

Are commitment issues a bad thing?

Commitment issues might affect ones performance at school or in the workplace as well as ones romantic relationships. This behavior can be confusing and may have a negative impact on the other partners mental and emotional state, and it may lead to a rift in the relationship or to its end.

Can anxiety cause problems in a relationship?

Anxiety can put a lot of strain on relationships and that can become very isolating. Friends and family may feel strained or stressed by your anxiety as well because they dont want to see you suffer, but they dont always know how to help.