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What does it mean?
The relationship moved quickly from meeting to cohabitation, with the proposal details kept private.
In plain terms
They moved in together fast and she is shy about the proposal.
What can you take from it?
Relationships can progress rapidly.

Where it applies

  • new relationship
  • engagement
  • privacy

Putting it to work

  • respect privacy
  • set relationship pace

Questions to consider

  • How fast should relationships move?
  • Why keep proposal details private?

Another view

Quick moves work for some but not all couples.

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