The fear of making permanent commitments can change the mutual love of husband and wife into two loves of self-two loves existing side by side, until they end in separation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear of commitment can turn marital love into self‑love, leading to separation.
- In plain terms
- Commitment fear can split love into selfishness and cause divorce.
- What can you take from it?
- Address commitment fears to preserve mutual love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What triggers commitment fear?
- How can couples re‑center on shared love?
Another view
Some couples thrive despite initial commitment anxieties.
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