I think guys (or some women) rushing to have sex is not a regional phenomenon — it happens in every city and country! I think both parties should give each other the space if the other person is not ready. I do think that taking the pressure off of dating creates more breathing space for yourself, even though it may also mean that you will be dating less. I personally think that sex can be a part of the “getting to know you” process, and nothing needs to follow a specific order, but everyone moves at the speed that they are comfortable with. The fundamental problem is — most people we meet these days (including ourselves) are treating dating like a mission to accomplish. We have an end goal — whether that is causal sex or a lasting relationship. Truly organic dating (back in the good old days) is when neither party expects anything to happen (therefore no end goal) and then something happens. It may be too much to ask for now that we live in this fast-paced digital world where no one has time to slow down. Don’t apologize for wanting to do things at your own pace. May 2019 treat all of us better!