Since I'm supposed to include the duration, I've had feelings for her for about a year, we decided 2 months ago to try being together.

We've recently decided to begin a relationship (as best we can at 16) after a very long "figuring things out" period. I'm a little more experienced with all this than she is. This is actually her first real shot at being with someone. I know that it takes time to develop the skills that it takes make a relationship healthy and happy, and she's learning all these things, like, now. 

She's progressing smoothly, but at what feels like to me a pretty slow pace. Things like showing affection, sharing/talking about feelings, and other general couple stuff are hard for her to do. Again I'd like to stress that she is getting better. Please try to refrain telling me that I need to go find someone who's "ready for me." Things are improving, and I have no problem waiting while she gets comfortable with all this.

I'm mainly wondering two things. How best to support her as she goes through this process, and how to deal with all the waiting. 

I'd like to add that I don't think talking to her about the pace of change is the best idea. Whenever I've tried, even when phrasing it in the most non-threatening, supportive way I can, she begins to feel pressured. She reacts very negatively when she's feeling pressure. What can I do to help her through this process of change?

Also, I'm not upset with the speed of it, but waiting for someone while you've got most of it all figured out isn't my favorite thing to do either. Any tips on how I could feel better about waiting? Waiting is frustrating.
user
My gf is starting to figure out what it means to be in a serious relationship. How can I help her and how can I deal with the
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Since I'm supposed to include the duration, I've had feelings for her for about a year, we decided 2 months ago to try being together.

We've recently decided to begin a relationship (as best we can at 16) after a very long "figuring things out" period. I'm a little more experienced with all this than she is. This is actually her first real shot at being with someone. I know that it takes time to develop the skills that it takes make a relationship healthy and happy, and she's learning all these things, like, now. 

She's progressing smoothly, but at what feels like to me a pretty slow pace. Things like showing affection, sharing/talking about feelings, and other general couple stuff are hard for her to do. Again I'd like to stress that she is getting better. Please try to refrain telling me that I need to go find someone who's "ready for me." Things are improving, and I have no problem waiting while she gets comfortable with all this.

I'm mainly wondering two things. How best to support her as she goes through this process, and how to deal with all the waiting. 

I'd like to add that I don't think talking to her about the pace of change is the best idea. Whenever I've tried, even when phrasing it in the most non-threatening, supportive way I can, she begins to feel pressured. She reacts very negatively when she's feeling pressure. What can I do to help her through this process of change?

Also, I'm not upset with the speed of it, but waiting for someone while you've got most of it all figured out isn't my favorite thing to do either. Any tips on how I could feel better about waiting? Waiting is frustrating.
user
My gf is just starting to figure things out with me, and I'd like advice on how best to support her while she does this.
assistant