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.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

What is fear of commitment in a relationship?

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.

Why do guys pull away when things get serious?

Sometimes men pull away when things get serious because they already have what they want. Men more than women generally value the physical aspect of a relationship and it is possible men just want the physical without the emotional connection and other potential associated expectations.