Are You Afraid of Love? Facing the Fear of Commitment

Send a textWhy do we fear love and sometimes run from the very thing we crave most? In this episode, Jim and Teresa unpack the two kinds of commitment fears:The fear of losing love, which leads to people-pleasing, over-functioning, or clinging.The fear of keeping love, which leads to avoidance, withdrawal, or self-sabotage.With honesty, humor, and 44 years of marriage wisdom, they discuss how these fears form from past wounds and how to find security, vulnerability, and faith-based freedom in your relationships.This episode will help you recognize emotional patterns, communicate with courage, and take practical steps toward deeper connection and lasting love.🔔 SUBSCRIBE now for new episodes every Tuesday and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for daily insights.👇 CONNECT WITH J & T YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriagewithJimandTeresa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marriagewithjimandteresaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriagewithjimandteresa/X: https://x.com/mwjtpodcastThreads: https://www.threads.com/@marriagewithjimandteresaWebsite: http://marriagewithjimandteresa.com/ 📖 GET YOUR FREE EBOOK - https://tinyurl.com/mwjt-freebie ABOUT MWJTJim & Teresa have been married for 40+ years and have spent the last decade coaching couples through the highs and lows of modern relationships. Teresa is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Jim—a former college football All-American turned certified Relationship & Entrepreneur Coach—brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective to love, commitment, and personal growth. Together, they share honest conversations and practical tools to help you build stronger relationships, one episode at a time.