Do you find yourself pulling away when things get serious? Do labels make you feel uneasy? Maybe you’ve ended things with someone great, not because they did anything wrong, but because it felt too real. If this sounds familiar, take this fear of commitment test to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
For most this is a casual term to describe someone who pushes people away when they get too close to them (figuratively). While not an official diagnosis, psychologists recognize it as a real emotional struggle that can deeply affect romantic life and overall well-being.
So, What is Fear of Commitment?
Fear of commitment, sometimes referred to as gamophobia (from the Greek gamos, meaning marriage, and phobos, meaning fear), is the anxiety or avoidance tied to long-term romantic involvement, such as serious partnerships or marriage.
People who experience this fear often avoid defining relationships, opening up emotionally, or making future plans with a partner.
Though it isn’t listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), fear of commitment shares characteristics with attachment issues, anxiety disorders, and avoidant personality traits, all of which can interfere with forming secure, lasting connections.
What Causes Fear of Commitment In A Relationship?
It can stem from a variety of psychological, emotional, and even biological factors, such as:
Past trauma or heartbreak: A painful breakup, betrayal, or abandonment in the past can lead to hypervigilance in future relationships.
Fear of vulnerability: Emotional intimacy requires honesty and openness, which can feel risky if you’re used to self-protection.
Unrealistic expectations: Cultural portrayals of perfect relationships may lead to a fear of failure or fear of “settling.”
Low self-esteem: Believing you’re not worthy of love may make long-term relationships feel doomed from the start.
Attachment style: People with avoidant or insecure attachment styles often struggle to trust others or feel safe in closeness.
Common Fear of Commitment Signs
Dealing with commitment issues? Identify some of the most common signs:
Avoiding serious conversations, especially about exclusivity or marriage
Keeping relationships undefined, even after months of dating
Reluctance to talk about the future with a partner
Emotional detachment or discomfort with deep intimacy
Feeling trapped or suffocated when someone gets too close
If you recognize yourself in several of these patterns, it might be time to take a closer look.
Your present score reveals that you have a low sign of Fear of commitment. It can be evident from your score that a few times you might show difficulties to plan your future relationship and to share deep thoughts about it with your partner. Apart from this, it can also be seen from your response that in a few cases, you might avoid sharing memories/pictures of your relationship whether be it in social media or with a personal friend. Besides this, your score shows that to a few extent, you might think to move on from your relationship and may find faults/excuses for breaking up. Further, it might also be possible that slightly you may have a tendency to be casual in your relationship and might find it a little hard to form a secure romantic relationship.
However, it should be noted that your responses may have an impact on your social, occupational, academic, and other areas of functioning. if you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
Moderate Signs Of Fear Of Commitment
Your present score reveals that you have a moderate sign of Fear of commitment. It can be evident from your score that sometimes you might show difficulties to plan your future relationship and to share deep thoughts about it with your partner. Apart from this, it can also be seen from your response that in some cases, you might avoid sharing memories/pictures of your relationship whether be it in social media or with a personal friend. Besides this, your score shows that somewhat you might think to move on from your relationship and may find faults/excuses for breaking up and also might think of someone better than your current partner. Further, it might also be possible that often you may have a tendency to be casual in your relationship and sometimes might find it hard to form a secure romantic relationship.
However, it should be noted that your responses may have an impact on some of your social, occupational, academic, and other areas of functioning. if you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
High Signs Of Fear Of Commitment
Your present score reveals that you have a high sign of Fear of commitment. It can be evident from your score that in most cases you seem to show strong difficulties to plan your future relationship and to share deep thoughts about it with your partner. Apart from this, it can also be seen from your response that in most cases, you seem to strongly avoid sharing memories/pictures of your relationship whether be it in social media or with a personal friend. Besides this, your score shows that most often you seem to strongly think to move on from your relationship and may find faults/excuses for breaking up and also might think of someone better than your current partner. Further, it might also be possible that in most possible cases you seem to remain casual in your relationship and seem to find it very hard to form a secure romantic relationship.
However, it should be noted that your responses may have a strong impact on your social, occupational, academic, and other areas of functioning. if you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
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Fear of commitment isn’t something to be ashamed of, but it is something worth understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What causes fear of commitment?
There are a variety of things that can cause commitment issues, including having attachment styles, low self-esteem, unrealistic expectations, or past trauma.
Where does fear of commitment come from?
If you’re afraid of commitment, there may be many reasons why. This fear can arise from any number of things, including past traumatic experiences, childhood issues, attachment difficulties, and personality quirks.
How to overcome fear of commitment in relationships?
Once you’ve reflected on your own circumstances, you can figure out what’s behind your commitment anxiety and find a way to get past it.
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Your present score reveals that you have a low sign of Fear of commitment. It can be evident from your score that a few times you might show difficulties to plan your future relationship and to share deep thoughts about it with your partner. Apart from this, it can also be seen from your response that in a few cases, you might avoid sharing memories/pictures of your relationship whether be it in social media or with a personal friend. Besides this, your score shows that to a few extent, you might think to move on from your relationship and may find faults/excuses for breaking up. Further, it might also be possible that slightly you may have a tendency to be casual in your relationship and might find it a little hard to form a secure romantic relationship.
However, it should be noted that your responses may have an impact on your social, occupational, academic, and other areas of functioning. if you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
Moderate Signs Of Fear Of Commitment
Your present score reveals that you have a moderate sign of Fear of commitment. It can be evident from your score that sometimes you might show difficulties to plan your future relationship and to share deep thoughts about it with your partner. Apart from this, it can also be seen from your response that in some cases, you might avoid sharing memories/pictures of your relationship whether be it in social media or with a personal friend. Besides this, your score shows that somewhat you might think to move on from your relationship and may find faults/excuses for breaking up and also might think of someone better than your current partner. Further, it might also be possible that often you may have a tendency to be casual in your relationship and sometimes might find it hard to form a secure romantic relationship.
However, it should be noted that your responses may have an impact on some of your social, occupational, academic, and other areas of functioning. if you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
High Signs Of Fear Of Commitment
Your present score reveals that you have a high sign of Fear of commitment. It can be evident from your score that in most cases you seem to show strong difficulties to plan your future relationship and to share deep thoughts about it with your partner. Apart from this, it can also be seen from your response that in most cases, you seem to strongly avoid sharing memories/pictures of your relationship whether be it in social media or with a personal friend. Besides this, your score shows that most often you seem to strongly think to move on from your relationship and may find faults/excuses for breaking up and also might think of someone better than your current partner. Further, it might also be possible that in most possible cases you seem to remain casual in your relationship and seem to find it very hard to form a secure romantic relationship.
However, it should be noted that your responses may have a strong impact on your social, occupational, academic, and other areas of functioning. if you think the results do not accurately match your characteristics, then we would encourage you to consult a Psychologist for an accurate result.
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