You meet someone new. Maybe it’s an online date. A first date. A new acquaintance. A fellow customer waiting in line for coffee.

At first, everyone is a stranger. So how do you know if they’re someone you want to get to know better — or someone to politely exit stage left?

We live in a world that glorifies speed, fast results, quick decisions, immediate gratification. But what if the key to true efficiency, success, and fulfillment is actually the opposite? What if slowing down is the fastest way to get where we want to go?

Ever felt that twinge of disappointment when a promising match suddenly fizzles out?

Maybe the conversation felt like pulling teeth, or the first date left you with a weird vibe you couldn't quite explain.