John Aiken decodes the language a 'commitmentphobe' may use
Dating a 'commitmentphobe' may be a type of person we come across in our love lives — and there are some key phrases and signs you should look out for.
Typically, a commimentphobe is charactisered by an inability to make concrete plans for the future, put a "label" on things, or even arrange a time regularly to pursue a romance.
However, while we may think they take the form of a "player" or a "ghoster", relationship expert and MAFS judge John Aiken says there are some more subtle "red flags" that we need to note.
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John says even phrases as seemingly harmless as "I've got a lot on my plate right now," are simply code for a commitmentphobe.
He says to look out for "times when they say 'you know what, I'm not particularly serious when it comes to relationships'."
Phrases as seemingly harmless as "I've got a lot on my plate right now," can be code for a commitmentphobe. Supplied
The relationship expert also says unsung cues like "running late" are another key point that they're avoiding building a solid partnership with you.
Or, more obviously, John says "they might also never give you a sense of future plans."
Watch the above video or more concrete signs of a commitmentphobe.
Catch up on John Aiken's 9Honey relationships advice column Dear John here
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