Updated On: 06 May, 2014 08:34 AM IST | | Ruchika Kher
<p>What makes the commitment phobhic agree to long-term relationships? the guide tries to find some of the answers</p>

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Why are people commitment phobic?
>> In many cases, an earlier experience that ended badly tends to leave a mark on their mental make-up. Thus, they decide that they will not get into the same situation again.
>> If a person has seen a traumatic relationship in childhood, it can affect their perception of a committed relationship. If they have seen a parent going through a painful relationship, they will not wish to endure the same.