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 ...

In my decades of studying single people, a question comes up with some regularity: “Do you think I’m commitment-phobic?” I’m a research psychologist, not a therapist, so I cannot offer advice to ...

People with commitment issues often have an innate fear of vulnerability. Deep down, they would love to be loved, appreciated, and understood, but they fear rejection from the people they're most ...