Studies commonly find that partnered people, particularly those in higher-quality relationships, have better physical and mental health (see Braithwaite and Holt-Lunstad, 2017 for a review).

Married couples and long-term romantic partners typically engage in a variety of behaviors that sustain and nourish the relationship. These actions promote higher levels of commitment, which benefits ...

Fear of rejection or abandonment is a major factor that contributes to commitment issues regarding relationships. The tendency toward conflict avoidance is one expression of this fear. Jeff reported ...

My parents' marriage had a lot of issues — they never showed each other affection, for instance. My views on love and relationships became pessimistic, making me terrified of long-term commitment. In ...

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 ...

Commitment phobia can include fear of commitment across several dimensions, not just romantic relationships. It can include fear of deep friendship and a reluctance to commit to a job or career.

Q: I just signed a lease with my boyfriend, and I feel like the walls are closing in on me. I am panicking. I am filled with anxiety and dread. I put the decision off as long as I could, and I thought ...

To a gaggle of people in their late teens and early 20s, committed relationships are about as taboo of a subject as an upcoming midterm exam. Nevertheless, we, as well as many of our friends, have ...