Symptoms of Commitment Phobia
Source: Paul Douglass MIAH Acc. D.Hyp. Adv. - Anxiety therapist specialising in Pure Hypnoanalysis in London, England - Visit Paul's Website
The following is taken from Paul's article "The Symptoms of Commitment Phobia"
Criticism of a Partner
The person with commitment phobia may be extremely critical of their partner, the environment the relationship is in, or of the relationship itself.
“We couldn’t possibly have a baby, you chose this house... the house is far too small”
“Why do you always have to bring up marriage now… you know I’m stressed at work? - I get more stress because of you constantly pressuring me... it's all your fault ”
Using criticism like this is an unconscious attempt by the person with the commitment phobia to deflect the ‘blame’ off of themselves onto their partner.
“I want to get married one day, but you keep pressuring me too much”.
Taking this one stage further, the person with commitment phobia may end up hurting their partner’s feelings even when no ‘pressure’ is being put on them.
Source: Paul Douglass MIAH Acc. D.Hyp. Adv. - Anxiety therapist specialising in Pure Hypnoanalysis in London, England - Visit Paul's Website
Date Added: 5th of July 2007
Read the rest of Paul's article "The Symptoms of Commitment Phobia"
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