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Why is it difficult for some people to make a commitment to a relationship? What would it take for a person to make a true commitment?

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A discussion about why some people have great difficulty making a commitment in a relationship.

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Basically, social science professionals have grappled with this issue for years. Some people have no problem committing to a relationship, while others have great difficultly. It has been discovered that there is a combination of factors that lead to those who have trouble committing. Some people have a fear of getting too close to another person. When we commit to someone, we for an emotionally ...

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