I (22F) have been dating the sweetest, kinda cautious guy (26M) for about two months.
It’s been a slow burn, but he finally asked to kiss me after our fifth date. He told me later he’d really thought it out and was super nervous. I told him how much I appreciated that because I honestly thought he was waiting for me to make a move — and I was planning to, but I was too nervous since I’ve never done that before.
We really click and can talk for hours. He’s told me he loves how expressive and passionate I am about the things I care about, which meant a lot because I’ve always worried that side of me might be “too much.”
I’m kind of a late bloomer with dating, and this is the first time I’ve felt this strongly about someone. I’m super attracted to him, and I don’t want to hold back — I want more kissing, more closeness, more romance.
I guess what I’m looking for advice on is how to encourage him to feel more comfortable initiating while also getting more confident doing that myself. I don’t want to rush things, but I do want to feel like we’re both showing what we want a little more.
How do I help him feel comfortable being affectionate or taking the lead, while also letting myself be bold enough to show him how much I want that too — without making things awkward or overwhelming him?
TL;DR: I’ve been dating a sweet but cautious guy for two months. Things are slow, and while we’ve kissed, I’d love for both of us to feel more confident initiating affection. How can I encourage that without making things awkward or moving too fast?