I think it's the word "forever" that does it. When you hear that word and you really think about it, it can make you scared and even second guess anything you thought you were sure about.

I don't understand why people are so scared of commitment. There are a lot of crappy relationships out there, and I've experienced my fair share. But how are you ever gonna know, if you don't give it a try?

Being afraid of love, whether it's with the wrong person or not, is crazy. I've been hurt several times in my life, and I'm currently in my second marriage with the man that was meant for me. I went through all that trouble, because I was willing to do whatever it took to find real love for myself. I'm the happiest I've ever been.

You have to learn to embrace it. I know this is easier said than done, but it's not impossible. I wish you the best of luck with this issue.

I think it's old grocery store conundrum. When you're at a grocery store and getting something off the shelf, you don't always take the one in front, you take the one after it and then put back the front one. Lol. It's not because you're afraid of having the first one, but because you're buying it and taking it home, you want it to be the best.

I'm married now, and even now I have doubts sometimes about is this really the person that I want to spend the rest of my life with? I think when we have arguments or confrontations with people, we want to run. It's sticking through and staying that makes the relationship stronger. If you never commit, you'll never know if it's the right person for you or not.

My biggest worry would be that they turn out abusive. sometimes it doesn't show till later. It would also suck to be committed and have them leave you later, betrayal.

The basic fear of commitment is to look back and wonder if I could have done "better." In relationships, that isn't possible because you could drive yourself crazy thinking about what could have been. The best possible decision is based on what you know at the time and if it doesn't work out, then so be it. Just don't invade another country and you'll be fine!

i'm afraid that I will be committed to a relationship and that the other person won't be as committed as I am.