Commitment is a promise or firm decision to do something in the future. It can also refer to an agreement or pledge to do something, an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date, or something pledged. Commitment can be a manifestation of intent to act or refrain from acting in a specified way at some point in the future, communicated by one party to at least one additional party to signify a commitment has been made. In a relationship, commitment means intending to be together long-term and working to improve the relationship.

Some key features of commitment include:

• Promise: A commitment often involves making a promise to do something in the future.
• Obligation: Commitment can involve an obligation to do something, such as assuming a financial obligation at a future date.
• Dedication: Commitment can involve dedication or allegiance to a cause or person.
• Intent: Personal commitment indicates that you want to be with a person, not that youre required to be with them for some external reason.

Overall, commitment involves a willingness to give time and energy to a cause or person, and a promise or pledge to do something in the future.