5 Surprising Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Commitment
Discover 5 surprising ways to overcome fear of commitment in dating. Build emotional safety and intimacy without losing yourself. — Have you ever pulled back just when a relationship began to feel real? You want connection, but part of you also wants to bolt. That tug-of-war is what many people over 50 experience when it comes to fear of commitment in dating. The truth is, commitment fears aren’t a sign that you’re “not ready.” They’re a sign that your nervous system is trying to keep you safe. And that’s something you can gently rewire. Here are five surprising ways to overcome your fear of commitment and open yourself to secure, lasting love, without losing your independence or sense of self. 1. Name What You’re Actually Afraid Of “Fear of commitment” can sound big and abstract, but it’s really a bundle of smaller fears; fear of losing freedom, fear of rejection, fear of choosing wrong again. Ask yourself: What’s the worst thing I imagine could happen if I let someo...