Why Men Need to Set the Pace in Relationships

After our very first date, Jeff sent me an email that said: “I like you. Let’s go slow.”

That did two important things for me. It told me his intentions—that he was interested—and it set the pace. It reassured me that he was taking leadership seriously, not rushing, not playing games, but being clear and steady.

And that principle matters in every stage of a relationship. Whether you’re just starting to date or you’ve been married for decades, leadership means stepping up to set the pace.

It means saying, “We’re going to finish this conversation. We’re going to make sure we both feel understood. We’re going to get help if we need it. I’m taking responsibility for the health of this relationship.”

That kind of leadership doesn’t diminish women—it reassures them. It creates security, safety, and respect. And it builds the kind of intimacy every marriage needs.

This is the kind of growth I walk couples through in Marriage in Bloom, my six-month marriage intensive designed to help you reset communication, rebuild trust, and create a marriage that feels safe and connected.

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