Men Who Are Afraid Of Relationships-Getting A Man To Commit And Be Happy About It
Men Who Are Afraid Of Relationships-Getting A Man To Commit And Be Happy About It
Men who are afraid of relationships are often unable to verbalize their feelings and explain exactly why they won't or can't commit to a relationship. To a women this can be frustrating and confusing. The man seems to enjoy her company but does not seem to want to take the relationship to the next level. A women must understand the reasons that are holding a man back if she is to have any hope of the man making a commitment to a long term relationship.
Past relationship experiences. Men who fear commitment may have experienced painful and unsatisfying relationships in the past and understandably so want to avoid a similar experience. If this is the case you as the women must try your best to assure the man that each relationship is unique and presents the opportunity for a new beginning. By understanding what factors and feelings caused pain in a previous relationship steps can be taken to avoid the same pitfalls in a new relationship.
Loss of freedom. Some men who are afraid of a more meaningful relationship fear the loss of personal freedom that comes with a serious committed relationship. If the women senses that this might be the reason for a mans hesitancy to become more seriously involved a honest and open conversation in which topics such as mutual respect and personal identity are discussed. This can go along way to alleviate some of the fears a man might have. Many men will at first feel flattered that a women wants to be with them all the time. However as time passes they might began to resent a "clingy women" and take steps to end the relationship.
Responsibility. A mans fear of commitment might stem from the fact that he feels with more commitment comes more responsibility. Once again by talking and discussing these feelings that the man has a women can bring him to understand that she is a women who will bring her own strengths into the relationship and can take care of herself. While some men will insist that they "want a women they can take care of" in reality men usually are drawn to a confident and self assured women.
Men in and of themselves can be complicated creatures that experience feelings that they sometimes cannot express. Men who are afraid of relationships have fears and concerns that must be dealt with. While it can be frustrating for the women at times if she desires the relationship to blossom and grow she must try to be understanding. She must also be aware that sometimes there is nothing that can be done and perhaps the relationship was just not meant to be. However there is usually hope for any relationship. If in the relationship the women is treated with respect and kindness and her needs are being meet than the work required might be well worth it.
Men who are afraid of relationships need to be understood and challenged to overcome their fear of commitment. As a women there are steps you can take to help.