How do you respond to someone who says they are not ready for a relationship?

INSIDER spoke with relationship expert and columnist April Masini about what to do when your partner wants to take things slower than you had in mind.

• Accept reality.
• Let your partner know what you want.
• Be open to compromising.
• Give yourself a margin of time to make a decision.
• Check yourself.
• Take every factor into account.

When a girl says she is not ready for a relationship?

When you make her feel a lot of attraction for you, she will naturally change her mind about not being ready for a relationship. She’ll go from saying she is not ready for a relationship, to coming on to you and trying to get you to kiss her or have sex with her.

Is your partner not ready for an emotional and physical relationship?

Someone who tells you that they aren’t ready for an emotional and physical relationship is not someone who you can win over through patience and kindness. But you’re not alone in hoping so. There’s some undeniable appeal in someone who presents themselves as damaged and difficult.

Should I Date my Ex Girlfriend after a period of no contact?

When an ex girlfriend reaches out after a long-period of no contact, you should assume she misses you/wants to see you, and make a date. As you did. So good job. However, instead of day-time coffee dates, go for night dates. The purpose is to create a romantic fun-filled opportunity for romance and “getting physical” to happen.

How can I Make my Girlfriend feel safe in a relationship?

Relationships need to progress naturally and can’t be forced. She must feel safe enough to invest more of her time without the threat of being hurt. She needs a progression which is moving forward at a reasonable pace. You just can not rush into it and expect her not to have second doubts.