True commitment phobia is fear of any kind of commitment that involves other people — not just relationship commitment. It can involve difficulties in making important decisions in all areas of life.

Commitment phobia is more than momentary disdain for seriousness; it usually has underlying psychological currents. “Their hesitance is [often] fear of being abandoned or trauma in their family of ...

Such reluctant individuals are often thought of as having a commitment phobia. Fear of commitment in much of the popular literature refers to avoidance of long-term partnership and/or marriage.

Why are men so afraid of being labelled ‘boyfriends’? - LET’S UNPACK THAT: These days, the concept of making a relationship even vaguely official can send prospective partners running for the hills. H ...