Why Going Slow in Dating Gets You Into a Relationship Faster | Sabrina Zohar
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Rushing into relationships feels exciting—until they suddenly pull away, and you're left wondering, What just happened? The truth is, going slow isn’t about playing hard to get—it’s about creating real connection instead of chasing a dopamine-fueled fantasy.
i needed to hear every word of this video
In this episode, I break down why fast intimacy backfires, the neuroscience of attachment, and how to regulate your nervous system so you can date with confidence. Let’s stop the cycle of rushing and start building something real.
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My questions is how do I ask him to be mine, I don't mind making the first move but I don't want to mess up
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Really well presented easy to follow and kept me engaged till the end
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You remind me of Julieanne Kost... I love this direct way of talking.
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How slow is too slow though? What if you still have walls up a little /you two are not in love 6 month into the relationship yet?
Sabrina Zohar is a dynamic entrepreneur, relationship coach, and host of the hit podcast The Sabrina Zohar Show. With over a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok, along with a thriving online community, Sabrina is known for her honest, relatable approach to modern dating, relationships, and self-growth. After launching her sustainable clothing brand SoftWear, Sabrina’s journey took a transformative turn when she began sharing her personal experiences with dating and emotional wellness online. Her real talk quickly resonated, earning her features in outlets like NBC, The LA Times, The Tamron Hall Show and Vogue.
Through online courses, one-on-one coaching, and candid conversations, Sabrina empowers her audience to “do the work” and create lasting change in their relationships-with others and themselves.
Guys, I'd love some honest opinions on a real situation: on our first date, this guy put a lot of effort in (took me to the coast, with details clearly planned in advance), told me he'd been noticing me for months at work, there was SO much chemistry, we both seemed kind of in a daze, and we ended up sleeping together. On our second date (after 7 days of talking constantly, all day every day), he asked to sit down and talk. He told me he'd ended a 4-year relationship about a month and a half ago, and that he felt like we were recreating "couple routine" way too fast, and that it was weighing on him because of that. At first he asked for some space. Then in the car on the way back to my place, he said we should slow down, not talk every day, but that he likes me, that the plan to keep getting to know each other is still on, and asked me not to stop talking to him. A few hours after dropping me off, he reached out first with a photo of a peach energy drink, because apparently I smell like peaches to him — after that the conversation just died. The next day he liked some of my posts, but today he didn't like anything and hasn't messaged again since that photo. What do you guys think of this behavior — does it match someone wanting to slow down, or are these mixed signals? Could he have just been softening the 'breakup'?
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Well, listen to this I feel a gun is shooting me with a fast bullet
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I think a couple of other people have said it, but it’s tricky to catch the difference between going slow but on the same page vs going slow and seeing how things go. I don’t mind the former but it’s the uncertainty of the latter that drives me crazy
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Not because they're doing it wrong.
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How slow is too slow? How do we know what our pace needs to be? Are there certain relationship milestones?
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Covenant Is the 1st marriage for both spouses. Death between one of those spouses breaks that Covenant you have with God. You have 2 options after divorce for couples that have been married for the 1st time. The 1st would be to Reconsile with the covenant spouse. The 2nd opinion would be NOT to remarry someone outside of the convenant marriage and be single and celibate. The Covenant man and wife, 1st marriage for both parties, that's your ONE till death do you part, and the marriage honoured by God. Committing Adultery would be the result of remarriage while the 1st convenant spouse is still alive. Consistently read and listen to the kjv bible and search for supporting scriptures. Ask God to allow you to recieve and get conviction from Holy Ghost.
Why Going Slow in Dating Gets You Into a Relationship Faster | Sabrina Zohar
This helps a lot x
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Yesssss the truth
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@JendayaSheffield-ps6osI have a strick "friends for a year minimum" policy before I will even consider a close relationship. Been burned enough times bc I jumped right into it and learned the hard way. Now I want to know the person first. But being single with four dogs is fun too.
@JM-xi6ynLoved how naturally this was explained — feels honest, relatable, and not overcomplicated.
@nikhil_FluxOmg this answered so many of my questions!! Thank you!!
@Neondreamsrock31You really hit the nail on the head with this video Sabrina! Wonderful analysis!
@trevorperrigo5270Very insightful! Thanks for sharing. I am the one who is always moving too fast. I recently(3 weeks ago) met a person who appears to be the oppositea dn/or more mature in relationships. We have been texting, primarily. I am learning patience... being taught patience🤭. However, I wonder of this person is simply taking it slow, when not responding to my texting (for a day or so) or if simply not so interested. I mean, they do eventually respond and then we exchange more frequently. But then, there will be another lull, which may come when I become a bit more assertive(too fast). Like recently, we had a great exchange the day prior... the next day I sent a message saying I missed them and wanted to see them. One day later, no response. I feel like I may have been a tab bit too excited in that expression and now this person is setting a boundary... or what feels like a boundary... but not responding. I mean we really know nothing about it each and I feel like I may have gone on the deep end!🥴 I would like to figure out how to navigate this kind of dynamic. How to find a healthy balance when I am genuinely exploring with someone I do not know. If you don't mind "pointing me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. No matter what, thanks for your videos 🙂.
@PROTOTYPE-ISHI don’t understand how you can just sit there and tell people to go slow and you didn’t. That’s a total disconnect for me and it makes me not want to listen to anything else you say.
@gailjacobson7088For me it's following the advice of don't text let her chase you. Don't that hurt in the long run. What to do if she tells you she wants to be more than friends, why you haven't kiss and at the same time don't wanna ruin it 🤯
@Nevernormal790I’ve never said this on a You tube video before but you’re so pretty and articulate
@sanjoyleecheeyingSabrina, love your content and your speed!! I like listening to people who are dynamic, passionate, and authentic. The critical people can go elsewhere 👋
@AndreaK818When I ask guys to go slow they disappear😂
@juhiagarwal7682😂 loved your video
@ceeceedoane5348Go slow 😂😂 but I did my guy on the first date ❤
@RVJEDISo if you are starting a relationship out and both agreed to go slow, how many days is acceptable to go without texting or talking?
@brendafinn4144Thank you ❤this really helps
@DENISEASTUNO-ow1qzHow can you deliver a talk on going slow at 90 miles an hour? Slow down so we can hear what you're saying
@rossfletcher2724hi! i just started following youi! love the show and you, and your advice is first class...can i be a bit cheeky and suggest a little improvement? i always turn the playback speed down to 0.75 % as you can speak so fast ( i have the same problem) :-)). i think others would apreciate if you can slow down a bit? sorry to complain, but i dont want you to loose viewers as you are really good! all the best..im subscribing for more!
@ejm922This is excellent. Exactly what I needed to hear and learn. Thank you! Would love more on this topic. I’m very much a person who rushes into love.
@NoBudgetBits-I'm dating this guy right now, met him through a friend, but we never actually dated. We just talk. We're both in college he's an athlete and I'm in a heavy math and science field but we're both in stem. So it's difficult to actually meet, we prioritize each other well being first like he would want me to sleep than meet him cause I havent slept well in a few days. That was the first time, and I initiated it, I'm now waiting if he actually wants to see me offline...if he doesn't ask me out next week, I'm gonna have to stop this nonsense hahahaha
@e1lienova-solDid someone speed this UP to give US a headache 😮
@Faye1111I’ll be honest. I content is valuable but the speech, pace and those sounds you made throughout to express the emotions are a bit stressing and anxious. I wish you went a little slower and easier with the topic.
@harshap1477We've known each other 7months at 1st we tried to stay away from each other because we strongly believe and Follow Jesus....anyhoo we have been having sex for 2 weeks.. it's wonderful...eventually we're gonna make a decision either to be boyfriend-girlfriend and date....and down the road as we date see, possibly marriage in a couple of years...that's our agreement....we are soooooooo yoked, compatible, we even realized we went to high school together we're like twins with a few differences..all good....we going fast real slow.....how can I separate out sex talk ....to boyfriend talk and when like 7months from now.....
@ladykathleenmariephipps5476It's obviously sensible to slowly develop a relationship but for me it's that dealing with ......are they not into it or is it a slow deeper approach chosen by them. I guess if it gets closer and deeper slowly and is developing that's the answer....though patience and trust can be tough to navigate.
@johnlowe-tq6eyThe foul language here is over the top. I stopped listening.
@samuelm.5752If only all my experiences has been can't even get to a coffee just lots of text validations I don't need!!
@jacquelinemahoney621She sure does ramble on doesn’t she? 😂
@zupmeoffWhat educational background /experience do you have that qualifies you to give this relationship advice? I could be wrong but I thought you were in the fashion industry.
@kathleenworden9996I love the content, Ilike her too, but it’s funny to hear someone talk about going slow so gast 😅
@andraslacfi2995Question
I have never seen or known a healthy relationship in intimate couples
I’m single. I’ve been single for a while and now, working on myself. I’m starting to get to a point where I wanna open myself up to Dating but I’m extremely nervous because what I want, how I act, and then the fear of like oh my God I don’t want this. 😊suggestions, hint?
Needed this
@Life_by_Layawash your mouth out with soap
@gonzaloalfaro5752Why the potty mouth? It's really mot necessary you know.
@davidletz9123I met someone I really like on a dating app, we've had two dates that went great! Should I keep dating other ment from the app while this develops? I don't want to, and wouldn't like it if he did that to me.
@ClaudiaCocciolo6:30 I couldn't agree more. In many cultures, especially in northern Europe, it's actually common to sleep with someone on the first meeting. It's purely cultural to attribute value and judgment about people who sleep together the first date.
@n7fy65hfueThank you! I needed this, feeling so much better and clearer ❤
@KaykamoI found this as I'm winding down for bed. I'll pick this up in the morning!
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