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Avere paura di impegnarsi

To fear commitment

Literal Translation

"To be afraid to commit"

What it means

To fear commitment; to be commitment-phobic. A modern expression reflecting contemporary relationship challenges. The concept of commitment phobia is well understood in Italian urban culture.

Example in context

"È un bravo ragazzo, ma ha paura di impegnarsi — non vuole esclusività."

"He is a good guy, but he fears commitment — he does not want exclusivity."

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