Soulmate Gem
Soulmate Gem
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Use “I” statements. Instead of saying things like, “You're moving too fast,” or “You're talking about the future too much,” try to avoid pointing fingers. “Say explicitly […] that you feel the relationship is moving too quickly,” Hassan says, “because someone else might have no problem with the pace they're setting.
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Read More »If you think your relationship is moving too fast, you’ll want to let your partner know ASAP to begin figuring out why you aren’t seeing eye to eye. Yes, it can be an awkward and uncomfortable topic to bring up, but it’s much better than getting swept up in a situation that doesn’t feel right. If your partner seems to be speeding things along, chances are they’ve been making big plans for the future, even though you’ve seemingly only just met. Maybe they’ve been talking about renting an apartment together, meeting your family, or are simply labeling the relationship a bit too soon—and making you incredibly uncomfortable as a result. Of course, you can give it time and see if the pace evens out. People do, after all, tend to get excited in the early stages of a relationship, and the two of you may need to find your footing as a couple. But if that’s not the case, don’t hesitate to speak up. If you’d like to slow down, continue to date, and see where things go, here are a few ways to talk to your partner about it so that you can both be happy.
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Read More »Instead of saying things like, “You’re moving too fast,” or “You’re talking about the future too much,” try to avoid pointing fingers. “Say explicitly […] that you feel the relationship is moving too quickly,” Hassan says, “because someone else might have no problem with the pace they’re setting. To say, for example, ‘You’re moving too fast’ might register as invalidating or shaming.” Keep the focus on yourself and what you want, but also leave room to hear their side of the story. Ask questions, Hassan says, and find out how they’ve been liking the speed of the relationship so far. “This shows you’re not blaming or shaming but merely have a different experience and, perhaps, different intimacy needs,” he says.
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