Is it better to take things slow?

“When you first meet someone, youre usually not your complete, full self with that person,” says Spaulding. “You stay on your best behavior and may also avoid being vulnerable.” Thats why its best to take things slow. Doing so will give you and your partner time to show your true colors — both the good and the bad.

Why does a guy want to take things slow?

Not every guy is the same, but, typically, when he says he wants to take it slow, it “indicates a desire for the pace in which intimacy, connection, feelings, and commitments grow in a relationship to be one that feels comfortable, according to Thomas Edwards Jr., founder of The Professional Wingman.

Is it better to take things slow in a relationship?

You can take it slow and keep things interesting. Taking it slow gives you a chance to get to know one another and see if you have similar interests and enjoy spending time together, says Elisa Gizzo, an associate marriage and family therapist at Andrea Cornell Marriage and Family Therapy in New York City.