Commitment phobia in men can be a result of many reasons that are deeper than what meets the eye. From lack of trust to lack of maturity and from worrying an end to freedom to not wanting to fall in love – here’s an in-depth look into why modern men can be dedication phobic even when it comes to being dedicated to their long time girlfriends or partners in a live-in relationship.

1) Men may see commitment as the end of their freedom
One of the most common reasons why men are scared of commitment is that they may look at it as an end to their freedom. Guys may be afraid that being committed to their girlfriends will bog them down with duties and they will never be able to live their carefree lives again.

The thought of having to inform their partners before going to the pub with friends or having to send typical mushy I Love You or I Miss You messages every now and then, guys may link the thought of commitment with an end to their carefree life styles.

2) A guy may just be in a relationship to have fun
Some guys may just be in a relationship to have fun. Their idea of a relationship may only revolve around dates, movies, sex, late night phone calls, text messages and the other fun things that couples do. Commitment may not be anywhere in the horizon.

3) Commitment phobia can be driven by the fear of become unique to one girl
Men are afraid of commitment because it means being exclusive to one girl emotionally, physically and sexually. This fear has little substance however the thought of not even being able to playfully flirt with girls may be stopping a guy from getting committed.

4) Lack of trust may be the reason behind commitment phobia
The lack of trust in a relationship may be the reason why a guy is afraid to make. Guys may not show it explicitly but being able to trust their girlfriends holds a lot of weight when it comes to thinking about a long term relationship.

5) Lack of readiness may be causing commitment phobia: Men mature later than women
Because they mature biologically faster, women are likely to think about things like deciding down and long term security in relationships much before men.

This may lead to a discord between a couple and their demands of long term commitment from each other. A guy may not actually be afraid of commitment, rather he may just not be maturing sufficient to accept commitment.

6) Rejection to commit may be an attempt to buy time to be sure of the relationship
Men may not say it aloud but commitment phobia may be a mask worn to buy time. They may want to test if they are sure about their feelings for their partners. In such a case, the refusal to commit is simply an act to buy time.

7) Commitment phobia may be result of broken marriages in the family
A person’s view of life can be considerably influenced by his or her childhood and family. If a man has seen marriages in his family end in bitter divorces, he may be scarred for life. Even if his own relationship is perfect, he may have a fear that it could end bitterly.

The sight of a bitter divorce battle between parents, aunts, cousins and other family members may be putting off a guy from being committed to a relationship.

8) Guys may link dedication with emotional baggage
While women may associate commitment with happiness, security, safety and romance, some guys could be wired to instantly associate it with the burden of extra emotional baggage. The thought of being committed could be seen as providing improved emotional reliance to a partner.