Taking it slow for the first time

A client who had previously always rushed into a new relationship thinking right from the beginning "this is the one" experienced some doubt about they way in which she viewed relationships. During a long period of one to one coaching, she began to realise what her pattern had been. She made a decision to think things through carefully when meeting new dates. Her dating pattern changed and she began to screen dates according to what she said she wanted right from the beginning. Her requirements were to be in a committed, healthy long term relationship with a man who was faithful, financially independant, owned his own house and was prepared to take things slowly with her to ensure they had the time to really get to know each other before making any decisions about the future of the relationship. After three or four months seeing a few potentials, she made a decision to spend more time with one. He showed that he met all the requirements and now she is experiencing a period of testing. They are still taking it slowly and learning about what each other wants in a long term relationship.