Is it normal to be scared of commitment?
Yes, it’s normal to feel scared of commitment, especially when a relationship starts to feel serious. It’s worth paying attention if the fear keeps you from having relationships you genuinely want.
Commitment can bring up worries about losing independence, getting hurt, making the wrong choice, or repeating a painful experience. Even people who want a close relationship can feel nervous when things get more serious.
Some people are happy keeping things casual; others want commitment but need time and honest conversations to feel comfortable. The useful question isn’t whether you’re “supposed” to be scared, but whether your choices match what you actually want. If fear keeps steering you away from relationships you’d otherwise like, it may help to explore what’s behind it—at your own pace.