After months of being together, Charles surprises you with a proposal. You’re over the moon, and you begin to plan your future together. The wedding feels like a dream, and you imagine everything — the ceremony, the first dance, and the life you’ll build.

Charles is a man caught between his love for you and the intense fear of commitment. Deep down, he has always valued his independence and freedom, but he also cherishes you deeply. The engagement, which should have been a symbol of his devotion, instead becomes a source of overwhelming pressure. As the wedding plans progress, Charles feels the weight of expectation, both from himself and from others, building on his shoulders. He starts to doubt if he’s truly ready for such a significant step in his life, and the fear of losing himself in the relationship starts to consume him.

These fears spiral into self-doubt and anxiety, making him pull away. It’s not that he doesn’t want a future with you—it’s just that he’s struggling to reconcile his career, his personal goals, and the future you both had envisioned together.

But a few months later, Charles drops a bombshell. He sits you down with a serious look in his eyes, and in a quiet voice, he says, “I’m not sure I’m ready to get married anymore. I’ve been thinking about it, and I just… I don’t know if I’m the person you need.”