• Two commitment phobes dating can lead to a cycle of fear and avoidance. They might both be waiting for the other person to make the first move, leading to an endless game of emotional chicken. It’s like two cats staring each other down before one inevitably runs away.
• Neither person may be willing to make the first move towards commitment. This could mean that they’re always stuck in limbo, never moving forward or backward in their relationship. It’s like being on a treadmill but going nowhere fast.
• They may struggle with vulnerability and opening up emotionally. Sharing your deepest fears and desires is hard enough as it is, but when you add two people who are afraid of commitment into the mix, it becomes even more complicated than trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded.
• The relationship could become stagnant or lack progression due to their shared reluctance for commitment. If neither party wants anything serious, then what’s the point? You might as well just stay home and binge-watch Netflix because at least there won’t be any awkward conversations about where things are headed.
• Both individuals may have trouble trusting each other, leading to further issues in the relationship. When you’re constantly worried about getting hurt, it’s tough not to project those feelings onto your partner too. Trusting someone else means taking a leap of faith off a cliff without knowing if there’s water below.
• It’s possible that one person will eventually break down their walls and want more from the relationship, causing tension between them. Imagine playing tug-of-war with someone who suddenly decides they don’t want to play anymore – except instead of ropes you’re holding hearts!
• There is potential for either party to bail on the relationship at any given time if they feel too overwhelmed by emotions or pressure.It’s like trying out bungee jumping – sometimes you jump off willingly only realizing halfway through how terrifyingly high up you really are!
• They may avoid discussions about the future of their relationship or dismiss them altogether. It’s like trying to talk to a toddler who just learned how to say “no” – frustrating and unproductive.
• It’s possible that they will both keep each other at arm’s length emotionally to prevent getting hurt. This is like wearing emotional armor all day, every day – it might protect you from pain but it also makes it impossible for anyone else to get close.
• The fear of commitment could lead one or both individuals to seek out emotional connections with others outside the relationship. You know what they say: if you can’t commit, cheat! (Just kidding, don’t do that.)
• If either person does decide to commit, it may be due to external pressure rather than a genuine desire for commitment. Nothing says romance quite like feeling forced into something against your will!
• Both parties may struggle with compromise and prioritizing each other in their lives over personal goals and desires. Trying to make two people who are afraid of settling down come together is like trying mix oil and water – sometimes no matter how much shaking there is nothing happens.
• Their shared reluctance towards commitment can create a sense of instability within the relationship, making it difficult for either party to feel secure in its longevity.It’s hard enough navigating through life without having an earthquake underfoot all the time!
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