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Flamezdudes

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So very recently I discovered that the girl I like actually likes me in return luckily and she explained to me that she'd like to take the relationship slowly because she tends to be very shy in relationships. However, I haven't really been in any relationships so I don't exactly know what it means to take it slowly as I don't even know what the normal standard is.

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Julianking93

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Taking it slowly means just that. Don't rush into things.

Simply put, just go slowly. Start things off casually and see how things go from there is basically what it means.
 

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There's not really a 'normal standard', one person's rushing it is another person's taking it slow. I guess your best bet is to put the ball in her court, i.e. let it be her choice when to take the relationship up a level so that she's completely comfortable.
Although if you're going to do it that way, let her know that's how you're broaching it, otherwise she might get a bit upset that you aren't giving any signs that you want more from her.
 

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Typically, 'taking it slow' really has nothing to do with going slow. It's just a statement that says 'Let's go my speed in this relationship.'

So, as said before, just let her advance the relationship. Chances are, you'll be going regular speed.
 

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AccursedTheory said:
Typically, 'taking it slow' really has nothing to do with going slow. It's just a statement that says 'Let's go my speed in this relationship.'

So, as said before, just let her advance the relationship. Chances are, you'll be going regular speed.
Hm, I see... I'm just worried she'll get worried that i'm not interested or something because i'm letting her choose what to do. We're both pretty shy so I guess we could understand on that level, I guess I just gotta let her choose...hmm.

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Speaking as someone who is also taking it slow...

Basically, don't force anything new. Start with holding hands and watch her to see when she wants to advance to the next step (cuddling, kissing, etc).

Good luck!
 

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aegix drakan said:
Speaking as someone who is also taking it slow...

Basically, don't force anything new. Start with holding hands and watch her to see when she wants to advance to the next step (cuddling, kissing, etc).

Good luck!
She's incredibly shy though, we haven't even held hands yet. One thing that happened though is that she hugged me. Which means a lot since she doesn't hug guys AT ALL, even the ones which are her friends, even good friends. So it means a lot....
 
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Flamezdudes said:
She's incredibly shy though, we haven't even held hands yet. One thing that happened though is that she hugged me. Which means a lot since she doesn't hug guys AT ALL, even the ones which are her friends, even good friends. So it means a lot....
Wow...She IS shy! Still, that hug is a VERY good sign. :)
 

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Basically what your gonna want to do is date for awhile before officially starting the relationship. Spend time together in order to make her feel more comfortable around her. Don't be discouraged, her wanting to take things slowly is a very possible signal that the way she feels about you is genuine.
 

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You're both shy, likely both new to relationships, so you really don't have to worry about rushing things. Hold hands when you feel it's the right moment, without allowing yourself to worry too much about whether or not you'll scare her or make her uncomfortable. Of course it's important to keep that in mind, but it's just as important to do what you feel is right. Don't allow her to make all the choices though, a relationship goes both ways. If you're really worried about pushing things, or making her feel uncomfortable, talk to her. Communication is another important thing to keep in mind and practice within a relationship. If you want to kiss her, but you're too worried about pushing her that you don't, why not ask her? Perhaps she'll momentarily feel embarrassed or shy, but if you can't bring yourself to kiss her without asking, you have nothing to lose. If neither of you make a move in this department, nothing will ever happen. It's entirely possible that you'll find yourselves in a relationship that more closely resembles a friendship if neither of you make any moves.

Don't allow yourself to think too much when it comes to doing anything with her though, otherwise you may end up doing it in a much more awkward or robotic fashion than if you had just gone with your instinct. Spend time with her, get to know her, and do whatever feels right.
 

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I think I've seen this in an anime/manga before. You're basically dating Hinata, and you're Naruto. In this situation, just be true to your actions, and every once in a while, enrage your teachers by transforming into a naked girl. If she blushes, she still likes you.

Trust me, I'm from the internet.

But seriously, at this stage, you can still actively ask her to go with you to places you enjoy, be they arcades, the park, the beach, etc. and just have fun. In turn, she might take you to places she enjoys. She wants to get to know you, and she doesn't want to be pressured into intimacy.

I was shy once.

Now I'm just paranoid.
 

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Flamezdudes said:
So very recently I discovered that the girl I like actually likes me in return luckily and she explained to me that she'd like to take the relationship slowly because she tends to be very shy in relationships. However, I haven't really been in any relationships so I don't exactly know what it means to take it slowly as I don't even know what the normal standard is.

Advice?
Just let her set the pace a bit, that's all. What she's really saying is "let's not do anything I'm not ready for" so it just means she wants some control in where things go and when. Don't stress. I've had girls telling me "I'm so glad we're taking it slow" while in the process of removing their clothing. Just pay attention to her and make sure you're not taking her into anything she's uncomfortable about, and you'll be fine. Don't worry about what "normal" is, such a concept is meaningless in a one-on-one relationship.
 

Psymon138

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Your situation sounds pretty similar to when me and my girlfriend first started dating. I don't know your circumstances (we were neighbours in student accommodation), but my advice is just hang out with her. My girlfriend was painfully shy when we met so I slowly worked my way into her good graces. Chatting with her in the common room, eating lunch together and so on. I made it clear I was interested and she returned it. Eventually this moved up to watching movies in her room and cuddling a bit. This sort of thing helps her get used to being with you and finding some of the nicer points of having you around without the pressure of going on a Date. If you're both shy it'll probably help you get used to her as much as it helps her get used to you.

It was probably about two months before we went on an actual, sit down in a restaurant date. And we'd been kissing and making out for almost three weeks by then.