Relationship Commitment Test
Thinking about long-term commitment gives me anxiety.
I usually steer clear of conversations about settling down.
A stable, long-term partnership is where I find the most happiness.
Hearing people discuss serious relationships makes me uneasy.
I tend to break things off once a relationship starts getting serious.
I'm comfortable sharing my vulnerable side with others.
I typically see multiple people at once when I'm dating.
A partner's romantic demands often make me feel trapped.
For me, the perfect relationship would allow for non-monogamy.
When making plans, I don't usually include my partner in my thoughts.
In my relationships, my partner is typically the one who's more committed.
The stability of a committed relationship is something I truly value.
I can openly share what I'm really feeling.
I feel good when my partner turns to me for emotional help.
Keeping some things private from my partner is acceptable to me.
I wonder what I might be giving up by being in a committed relationship.
I stay away from relationships where a partner depends on me too much emotionally.
I'm concerned that making a commitment might be the wrong choice.
When I'm seeing someone, I'd rather not be introduced to their family.
It's okay to date someone for a period without ever defining the relationship.
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What You Should Know
- Some people who are afraid of long-term relationships may have been hurt deeply or had other bad experiences in a previous relationship.
- In an asymmetric relationship, one person is more involved than the other, which gives the more involved person less power.
- There isn't much difference between men and women when it comes to commitment in relationships. Around 82% of men and 84% of women say that getting married someday is very or somewhat important to them.
- People who are afraid of commitment may sometimes think that there is a "better" person out there or a soulmate they haven't met yet.
- Gamophobia is the term for having an extreme fear of making a commitment. People who are afraid of games may find it especially hard to be in long-term relationships.
Change Now
Be honest with yourself. Being honest means being aware of your feelings and admitting that you might have trouble committing to a relationship.
Know what you want: In a healthy relationship, both people should want the same thing. If one person doesn't want to commit, the relationship can become unbalanced, which can make people unhappy.
Get in touch with a professional. A therapist or couples counsellor can help you deal with commitment issues in a relationship.
