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We hear it all the
time. "He just won't make a commitment." "She just wants some space right
now." "I'm not sure if I'm ready for a serious relationship."
What does having a fear of commitment really mean? Actually, it means
basically what it says. For SOME reason you, or someone you are involved with,
isn't ready to take this relationship (or any relationship) to the next step.
So how do we know if we or our (hoped for) partner are truly afraid of
commitment? How do we know that it's not something else? Is there any real
difference between these two anyway?
Do these excuses sound familiar? "I'm just under a lot of stress right now."
"It's not you, it's me." "I can't focus on a relationship right now because of
my overloaded schedule."
Very often, we want to accept these reasons because we fear the real truth.
Other times, we are just very confused by our feelings and the often mixed
messages from the other person.
So, how do we evaluate our ability to make a long-term commitment? How do we
know if he/she is really ready or willing?
There are only two real issues here to examine.
The first issue involves looking at a true fear of commitment itself. If this
is the problem it's important for the person with this fear to ask themselves
a few key questions.
Are you concerned about the idea of forever?
Do you fear you could make a mistake in who you choose?
Do you fear a loss of your freedom/autonomy?
Are you afraid of a bad marriage- like your parents for instance
Do you fear you would be a bad mate?
If you answered yes to any of these, it would be a good idea to begin working
to
understand where these feelings come from. Once you understand them better,
you can choose to address them.
Perhaps you need more time or emotional growth before you consider making
a long-term commitment.
If you'd like to deal with past relationship
feelings, I have an article on this at
http://www.consum-mate.com/02jul.htm
If you are unsure if you are relationship ready, check out my article on
this at
http://www.consum-mate.com/03jun.htm
If lack of self-awareness is an issue, check out
http://www.consum-mate.com/02aug.htm
Greater self-knowledge will help you to overcome this block to building
a lasting and satisfying relationship.
The second issue is the inability to make a commitment to a PARTICULAR
relationship. This may not be the right one. Perhaps there is a sense of
this but it is written off to being a "commitment -phobe" in general.
Focus on the true level of involvement with each other. Is there a
genuine connection? Or is there a vague feeling of something missing?
Evaluate the quality of your intimate relating. This does not mean how
often (or even how good) the sex is. This is about how open, sharing and
real you are in your interactions with each other.
Does any of this sound familiar?
It seems like we are only killing time?
He/she doesn't seem to want what I want.
We seem to be off and on in our level of contact/affection.
I/they are still not over a past relationship.
I/they just don't seem to know what I/they want.
Remember to focus on the involvement or lack thereof between you. If
either person is disengaged in any way, it's time to address the real
issue of; "Is this the right relationship for us?"
Exploring your ability to make a lasting commitment should be a first
step in your plan for building a healthy and lasting relationship. |
Toni Coleman
Helping Singles Create Lasting Love
www.consum-mate.com
Toni@consum-mate.com
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Article by
Toni Coleman
Helping Singles Create Lasting Love
www.consum-mate.com
Toni@consum-mate.com
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unauthorized duplication or presentation allowed. Copyright © 2003 Toni
Coleman All Rights Reserved Reprinted With Permission
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