If your man says he wants to take it slow, this could be a message that you are moving too fast. It could also be a disclosure at the beginning of the dating practice to let you know ahead of time that he is being intentional and patient with his choice for whom he would like to make a commitment.

Why would a guy want 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.

Is taking it slow a good thing?

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.