“Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose – and commit myself to – what is best for me.” P. Coelho.
When the time is “right” and people are ready, they are able to successfully form, maintain, and commit to a relationship. When – not, this will lead to an interdependence and struggle. Life experience and science are surprisingly consistent regarding this question.
Science claims, being social creatures by nature, humans have a belongingness need, the need to be connected to a close one, which can be realized particularly via romantic relationship (Finkel, 2014). Despite the strong need to belong, people show differences in how receptive (prepared) they are to romantic relationships. Recent study shows (C. Agnew, 2019), people who feel more ready for a committed relationship are more likely to enter a romantic relationship within the nearest time, and to show higher commitment , e.g. desire to maintain it.
This suggests that prior ‘readiness for commitment’ is important for the functioning of future relationships. Opposite is true when people have less readiness or not at all, they may perceive conflict between personal and relational goals, loss of personal freedom.
Neuroscience of wellbeing 