My Joyful Wisdom

Chapter 15 / 25, 4 min read

Why does a slow relationship feel scary?

A slow relationship scares you because there is nowhere to hide. No drama, no urgency, no role to play.

A slow relationship scares you. There is a clear reason behind it — there, you can't hide.

There is no drama, no rush, no turmoil in which you can play some "role." In slowness there is only one thing to do — be. Without performing. Without impressing. Without trying to give too much.

And if your whole system has always lived on activity, this stillness starts to feel like a threat.

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