Philophobia (from Greek "φιλέω-φιλώ" (love) and "φοβία" (phobia)) is the fear of falling in love.
[4] The risk is usually when a person has confronted any emotional turmoil relating to love but also can be a chronic phobia.
[citation needed] This affects the quality of life and pushes a person away from commitment.
It can also evolve out of religious and cultural beliefs that prohibit love.
[citation needed] It represents certain guilt and frustration towards the reaction coming from inside.