How do you help someone who is 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.

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

Why would a woman say she’s not ready for a relationship?

There’s usually just one main reason why (she doesn’t feel enough sexual attraction for you, which you can easily change and I’ll explain how in a minute), but there can also be a few other reasons why a woman will say that she’s not ready for a relationship with a guy. For example…

Is your girlfriend not emotionally ready for a relationship?

Look for these signs she’s not emotionally ready for a relationship. #1 She told you. If she’s told you, well, that’s great. It’s important they’re straight up with you about their needs and desires. Now, the problem is you’re trying to change their mind.

Are you emotionally ready for a relationship with an unavailable woman?

If you’re constantly liking emotionally unavailable people—are you actually ready for a relationship? Seriously, don’t waste your time. Look for these signs she’s not emotionally ready for a relationship. #1 She told you. If she’s told you, well, that’s great. It’s important they’re straight up with you about their needs and desires.

Should you wait until your partner is ready for a relationship?

While it may be tough, there definitely could be some pros to waiting until your partner is ready for a relationship. Your partner might need more time to decide if they’re ready for a serious commitment. Maybe they’ve just come out of a long-term relationship, or they simply don’t move as quickly as you do.