What is "moving too fast" in a high school relationship?

[Anonymous]

For some background, I'm eighteen and he's seventeen. Neither of us have had a real relationship before, so we're both inexperienced. The first time we kissed/made out was two weeks ago. He's a gentleman, so he hasn't tried anything more than kissing or cuddling, but I know he wants to. How do I let him know that I want to go a bit further (second base, etc.) and is it moving too fast after two weeks?

[samhradh_leannan]

You're both older teens, so it's reasonable for you to move a little faster than, say, a pair of 14 year olds. But that doesn't mean you should rush. Move at a pace that feels comfortable to you, and wait until you're completely ready before you take each step.

I was 19 for my first relationship, and I think I moved more quickly because of it. I felt that since I was older and responsible, I didn't need to worry as much about whether or not I was ready. I was curious and had been waiting a long time to experience intimacy, so I dove in head first. But looking back, I wish I had moved a little more slowly and been a little more cautious. I don't want to discourage you, I'm just putting that out there. I know how it feels to be in your situation. And you're a different person, so you might not react the same way that I did, but in case it helps, that's my story. Just don't let the fact that you're older push you into rushing.

[jestingdemon]

It feels like it's a reference to being careless to me rushing to love and other things too fast just to realize that in reality you just wanted something so bad that you conned yourself into believing it or let someone take advantage of you because of it.
Also getting someone to say I love you before they're ready usually ends up like a car wreck

[Mofunfour20]

I'd say marriage & or pregnancy. I learned the most about what I wanted in life after high school. The desires or school kids aren't as realistic and it seems

[Glen68]

there is no such thing as to fast as long as you both want it. either tell him you want it or just do it to him

[youngluvinlife16]

I think when you guys go quick to saying "I Love you" and early sex.

[RanaDj]

I think love not ask who against side love is love only

[mikey112]

moving fast is doing it on the very first date.