Commitment anxiety often passes if you don’t immediately act on it. Pause before pulling away. Being in a relationship with someone who has commitment issues can feel like walking through a minefield.

Fear of rejection or abandonment is a major factor that contributes to commitment issues regarding relationships. The tendency toward conflict avoidance is one expression of this fear. Jeff reported ...

In the era of ghosting, one-night stands, and whirlwind flings that leave you blindsided, it’s no surprise that commitment issues in relationships are a pretty common experience—even among people who ...