We’ve all been in that place in our relationships- the decision of whether to commit or not. It can be especially hard if your partner is ready for commitment, and you’re still confused about where your relationship is heading and what you want from it. And as you inch away from the relationship, you might be asking yourself this question- am I afraid of commitment? To help you figure it out, here’s a quick quiz for you!
1. Have you ended your previous relationships just before committing to them?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
2. Have your friends often told you that you shrink away from commitment?
A. Yes, many times
B. Yes, a few times
C. No, never
3. Do you find yourself getting more anxious as you think about your future?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
4. Do you and your partner often make plans for the future?
A. Yes, all the time!
B. Yes, a couple of times
C. No, almost never
5. Does talking about commitment make you feel fidgety?
A. Yes
B. Not sure
C. No
6. Do you have trouble committing to a job or a hobby?
A. Yes, I keep changing my decisions
B. Yes, I sometimes change my decisions
C. No, I’m usually sure of the decisions I make
7. Do you think committing to something means limiting yourself?
A. Yes, it’s like being caged
B. Kind of, it takes away my freedom a bit
C. No, it can be freeing and great in its own way
8. Do you think you avoid committing as much as possible?
A. Yes, I always avoid it
B. Yes, I try to avoid it sometimes
C. No, I don’t try to avoid committing to something
9. Have you had successful committed relationships in the past?
A. Yes, all of them have been great!
B. Yes, but only a few
C. No, they all failed
10. Do you think commitment is important in all relationships?
A. Yes, It’s the most important part
B. Yes, but it’s scary!
C. No, commitment is overrated
