In any case study, there has to be some level of latitude
granted because of the lack of fully understanding the particulars of the case. In what
I see, Angela has a fear of commitment. The idea that personalities change over time
reflects this to me, as it is a justification/ rationalization that if something is not
perfect it should not be pursued. In this sense, I define Angela's sensation of
"perfection" as one where individuals have to be able to calculate human choice and
autonomy to a precise and exact end. The notion of "commitmentphobia" is something that
applies to both men and women. It expresses a fear in decision making, a fear in making
the "wrong" decision, or something seen as such in the mind of the
individual:
The commitmentphobic mind sees
decisions as permanent, opening the possibility of being caged or trapped forever with
no means of escape. Commitmentphobia is a real disabling fear, that can be manifest in
many areas of life, including career, home ownership, or even shoe shopping. This fear
can make simple every day decisions into a tremendous
burden.
I think
that Angela might be enduring some type of this predicament with her fear that changes
in marriage results in something bad, changes that cannot be fully understood or
appreciated. In recognizing this within the individual, there is a greater chance that
therapy and confronting it can help minimize the challenges caused within the
individual.
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