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Slow Down Speedy: 13 Signs Your Relationship is Moving Too Fast

Jacqueline Atulip
4 min readMar 28, 2024

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Sometimes it’s a man running game on you. Sometimes, two people genuinely feel an instant connection. Whatever it is, it’s important to take the time to get to know someone and build an authentic connection. Rushing into a serious person you hardly know can increase the chances of hurt feelings and heartbreak. It’s important to vet potential partners properly. Maintaining a healthy pace in a relationship is crucial for its long-term success.

Here are the signs that you might be moving too fast.

1. Lack of personal space

If you’re spending every waking moment together and neglecting your individual lives, it may be a sign that your relationship is moving too fast. It’s important to maintain a sense of personal space and continue pursuing your interests.

2. Major Declarations of Love

It’s so unlikely that someone genuinely loves you a week after seeing you. Declaring “I love you” and making long-term commitments prematurely can be insincere or feel like pressure. A woman once shared with me that she met a promising man on a dating app and at the end of their first date, he shared that he was deleting his account on the app because he just found what he was looking for. How did he determine that after…

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Jacqueline Atulip
Jacqueline Atulip

Written by Jacqueline Atulip

I write about love, dating, sex, and relationships. Helping you to manifest your best love life. Follow me: @jacquelineatulip | www.jacquelineatulip.com

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