In starting a relationship when the other person takes time and doesn't respond immediately is it a good thing or bad thing?

An old saying, "Fools rush in" is so true. Some people have been hurt before or, they could be just plain shy. If a person comes from a background with many divorces in the family or even friends that divorce they may be a little gun shy and are afraid to get too serious. Whatever the reason the other person should go slow and easy and give this person time. Meanwhile, date other people and that may speed the process along. Good luck Marcy