Lately, I've been thinking a lot about, what I call, "slow love". I am positioning slow love as part of the slow movement. This movement is exactly how it sounds. The idea is that in a fast world, we all need to slow down -- to enjoy life, the people around us, to stop and smell the roses in a manner of speaking. Thomson (2022) supports the slow movement, suggesting: "Nothing meaningful is done quickly". I argue that the need for slow also pertains to romantic love. In order to build long-term, lasting, romantic relationships, how might we, as society, pushback against the common "fast love mentality" promoted by dating websites and apps, and move towards growing love more slowly, genuinely, and authentically?
I leave you with a classic love song that talks about the importance of taking time to love.
Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody"
Sing along optional:
Woah, my love, my darlingI've hungered for your touchA long, lonely timeAnd time goes by so slowlyAnd time can do so muchAre you still mine?I need your loveI need your loveGod speed your love to me
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