What Does Going Slow in a Relationship Mean?

What Is "Taking It Slow"? "Taking it slow" is a colloquial phrase used to indicate that a romantic relationship is progressing slowly, physically and/or emotionally.

Is going slow in a relationship good?

“When you first meet someone, you're usually not your complete, full self with that person,” says Spaulding. “You stay on your best behavior and may also avoid being vulnerable.” That's why it's 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.

What does it mean when he wants to take it 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.