emotions for another person they may want a relationship but they are too scared to make a commitment this commitmentphobia may be due to an earlier trauma it could also be from an abusive relationship with a relative or there may actually be no real cause just a desire not to commit to one person because of a desire to play the field for some the fear of being responsible for another person is overwhelming they do not have the ability to take care of anyone else because they are too busy simply keeping their own world together once you have figured what the reason is it helps you decide on a course of actionsurviving this frustrating situationshipif you find yourself stuck in such a relationship you have to give yourself a timeline access your relationship and make sure your needs are met dont rush your partner give them space try and get them to open up more avoid nagging them understand that they may never commit dont give up on your life it is important to note that its not your fault it might take you time to recover but the experience need not be generalised as you cant predict the outcome of any relationship ultimately any relationship is about the needs and expectations of both people involved in it and if either is feeling shortchanged or out in the cold he or she has to access the situation and decide whether they want to stay or leave