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How can my partner overcome a commitment issue?

My partner and I have been together for almost 3 years. We officially broke up in April but around May/June time frame we working things out and got back together. Things are much better than before but just recently I told her the I told her neighbors that we are back together. She just recently freaked out and told me that we are not together and she has a huge commitment issue. She has been married twice, she divorce them both. She doesn't like the labeling part....ie girlfriend. She feels trapped. Also, she had a very high libido and now she says that she isn't horny any more due to the fact that she feels trapped and smothered. How can I work with her to overcome this major commitment issue?

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tbone64
tbone64MarriedThe Big Dog speaks
Posted August 17, 2009

She needs to seek help for that one. Her commitment issues are probably rooted in her failed marriages, and may go even deeper than that.

Just back off, and let her think things through. Be supportive, but you can't wait forever.

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