Can you love someone and not want commitment?

1 Love and Commitment In other words, you can be in love but not feel ready for a commitment. For example, you may develop strong feelings for someone soon after leaving a relationship but feel like you need time to sort out your emotions before starting a new relationship.

Why do I struggle to commit to a relationship?

One of the reasons why it can be hard to fully commit to a relationship is because there’s always the possibility of things ending. The more deeply we let ourselves fall in love with another person, the greater potential we have of getting our hearts broken.

Do some people have an issue with commitment?

Some people don’t have an issue with commitment. They just don’t want to do it for whatever reason. I have a relative who is successful and good looking. He dates around, but never makes anything too official with any one woman. Many of them practically beg him to commit. He doesn’t fear commitment or have any “issues.”

What are some reasons people don’t want to commit?

Another common reason people don’t want to commit is that they just got out of a long-term relationship and are not ready to open up to someone else just yet. So, are there any “bad” reasons people choose not to commit?

Does commitment matter in dating relationships?

Longitudinal studies by Rusbult (1987) support this model. Across a seven-month span of evaluating dating relationships, that study found that increased commitment was related to partners’ increases in satisfaction, declining alternatives, and increases in investments.

Do you have a reason to not want a relationship?

If you have found yourself thinking, “I don’t want a relationship,” you may have a justified reason for your relationship preferences. There are times in life where a committed relationship doesn’t make sense.