8 Reasons Why He Won’t Commit to You

You can't blame yourself — here's why.

Or Nah     - You've put a few months in with potential bae, but he's not making any moves to take things to the next level. What gives? Here are some reasons why it's not you, it's him. By Kenrya Rankin  (Photo: Wavebreak Media LTD/Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)

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Or Nah     - You've put a few months in with potential bae, but he's not making any moves to take things to the next level. What gives? Here are some reasons why it's not you, it's him. By Kenrya Rankin  (Photo: Wavebreak Media LTD/Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)

He's Not Done Thotting It Up - The reality is, many people (women included) need to get some things out of their system before they commit to one person. You have to decide if you are OK with keeping things casual until he's ready to settle down — and be OK if that day never comes.(Photo: James Carman/Blend Images/Corbis)

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He's Not Done Thotting It Up - The reality is, many people (women included) need to get some things out of their system before they commit to one person. You have to decide if you are OK with keeping things casual until he's ready to settle down — and be OK if that day never comes.(Photo: James Carman/Blend Images/Corbis)

His Boys Are Still Unattached - Men tend to follow each other's lead. If his closest friends are still running the streets, there is a good chance he will want to be out there with them.(Photo: Mint Images/Corbis)

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His Boys Are Still Unattached - Men tend to follow each other's lead. If his closest friends are still running the streets, there is a good chance he will want to be out there with them.(Photo: Mint Images/Corbis)

He's Weighing His Options - History is littered with men who couldn't decide what they wanted. He may be trying to figure out if he wants to be with you — or the other chick he's dating.  (Photo: Zave Smith/Corbis)

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He's Weighing His Options - History is littered with men who couldn't decide what they wanted. He may be trying to figure out if he wants to be with you — or the other chick he's dating.  (Photo: Zave Smith/Corbis)

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He's Consumed - Between work demands and his family's drama, sometimes being in a real relationship is literally the last thing on a man's mind. He could adore you, but until he has some stability, adding something else to his plate is not worth the potential hassle.  (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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He's Consumed - Between work demands and his family's drama, sometimes being in a real relationship is literally the last thing on a man's mind. He could adore you, but until he has some stability, adding something else to his plate is not worth the potential hassle.  (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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He Has Been Hurt - He'll never tell you this, but his last real girlfriend broke his heart and the idea of being vulnerable again is too scary to confront. The only way to get him to let down his guard is to show him that you are worthy of his trust. (Photo: IAN HOOTON/Science Photo Library/Corbis)

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He Has Been Hurt - He'll never tell you this, but his last real girlfriend broke his heart and the idea of being vulnerable again is too scary to confront. The only way to get him to let down his guard is to show him that you are worthy of his trust. (Photo: IAN HOOTON/Science Photo Library/Corbis)

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He's in Love with Someone He Can't Have - It could be an ex or the chick who never gives him the time of day at work, but as long as he's holding out hope that something might pop off with her, he's not going to tie himself to you. (Photo: Squaredpixels / Getty Images)

He's Convinced All Relationships Fail - His parents divorced when he was a kid, he had no marriage role models and now he is convinced that love is a sucker's game. Good luck.(Photo: Wavebreak Media LTD/Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)

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He's Convinced All Relationships Fail - His parents divorced when he was a kid, he had no marriage role models and now he is convinced that love is a sucker's game. Good luck.(Photo: Wavebreak Media LTD/Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)

He Already Knows You're Not the One - He might think you're fine for Netflix and chill situations, but he has already decided that you are not the person he wants to spend his life with.(Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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He Already Knows You're Not the One - He might think you're fine for Netflix and chill situations, but he has already decided that you are not the person he wants to spend his life with.(Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)