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.

What does taking it slow mean to you?

Taking it slow is a colloquial phrase used to indicate that a romantic relationship is progressing slowly, physically and/or emotionally.