You take baby steps.
You put off even the smallest milestone moments like spending the night together or changing statuses on social media.
You freak out over hearing those three little words or over meeting families for the first time.
Joseph Kellner
You arent intentionally trying to distance yourself or sabotage the relationship or run away.
You just need a second to breathe.
These people dont realize your commitment issues dont care about how perfect your person is for you.
You feel safe with this person.
You trust them as strongly as you know how.
When youre afraid of commitment, you take precautions so you can protect yourself.
You erect emotional barriers.
You might move in together but decide to keep your bank accounts separate in case you lose the apartment.
Your person might understand where you are coming from.
They might understand why you are hesitant to goall the way.
Or they might resent you for it.
They might wonder what they are doing wrong.
They might get angry with you for refusing to take a leap of faith.
They might make you feel like your commitment issues are childish and ridiculous and pulling you apart.
And, in the end, theymightpull you apart.
When youre afraid of commitment, modern relationships are scary.
You will be able to love each other fully, even if there are bumps in the road.
