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Today, we live in a fast-paced world where everything happens very quickly. We wake up too early to be productive, and by the time we arrive at home, the day has flown by. Many people are aware of this and do not want to live their lives in an accelerated way, they prefer to enjoy every minute, every second. For this reason, concepts such as speed dating are losing momentum, as more and more people are looking to really get to know the other person and connect. This is where the fashionable term slow dating comes into play. From our Introduction Agency – Macbeth Matchmaking, we explain to you what slow dating is, the benefits it can bring you, and if it is worth trying it (we already tell you that it is a resounding yes). Let’s get started!

Slow dating meaning

If your goal this year is to find your soulmate, then slow dating is made for you, as its aim is to find the right person who matches you and make a match. 

It’s about not trying to make connections on every date we go on. Slow dating is meeting someone slowly, allowing you to take your time to connect with the person and get to know them very well. At the same time, you should take the process seriously, putting aside dating other people to focus solely on the connection you are making. In this way, you will be able to see if you are a good fit and see a medium to long term future. Many relationships reach the 11 month relationship stage, and slow dating helps ensure you’re on the right path to longevity in your connection.

Many psychologists believe that slow dating is very beneficial to your health as it produces oxytocin, stimulates dopamine production and also reduces cortisol levels (commonly known as the stress hormone). You get these benefits by taking the process seriously, getting excited about the other person, paying attention to your feelings and making a meaningful connection. It’s win-win, don’t you think?

What other benefits slow dating brings

Slow dating should not be underestimated. It’s great for dating, of course, but it’s also great on a personal level. It is a powerful tool for self-knowledge, to find out what we want, what we are looking for in another person, what we crave or need, what kind of relationship we want, where we want to get to…

If we are impulsive people who act quickly and without thinking, this method can help us to control our emotions and our impulses, giving calm and a cool mind to the situation in front of us. 

How to date slowly: 5 tips

  1. Have honest communication: It is no secret that communication is one of the fundamental pillars of love relationships. A connection without good communication from both partners is doomed to failure. Honest and transparent, honest and intimate communication is necessary to create a ‘comfort zone’ or ‘safe zone’ for both participants in the relationship so that they can open up emotionally.
  2. Building a real and emotional connection: Pss pss! This is not something you get on the first date! It takes time, perseverance and perseverance. There must be excitement and interest on both sides for a real, emotional connection to flow. But don’t worry because if there is interest and enthusiasm it is something that is quickly apparent.
  3. Ask meaningful questions: When the other person is explaining an anecdote, something important in their work or life, a canonical event or any other concern, it is important that you ask questions that contribute and are meaningful. In this way, you are caring and interested in the other person and you are showing it in an active way.
  4. Practising active listening: It is also very important to be a good listener. There must be a balance between talking and listening. It is all very well for the other person to listen to everything that happens to you, but when it is their turn, you should do it too, patiently, without haste, giving them the time they need to express themselves and taking an interest in what they are saying.
  5. Healthy balance between being alone and being with the other person: If you consider yourself to be an independent person and you feel a bit nervous about not having your space when you are in a relationship, don’t worry. It’s something you can talk about. The other person probably feels the same way, so it is 100% advisable to talk about it so that we know each person’s individual needs and can adapt and adapt to what we both need. 

Why taking your time pays off

You can see that dating slowly is the right thing to do if you’re looking to meet someone for real. At Macbeth Matchmaking we help you in the process, as an elite dating agency and matchmaking expert, we find meaningful connections based on your goals and profile. Get in touch with us and let our team of experts guide you and help you find your perfect match. 

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