How can 2 people with limited relationship experience ensure it's success?

He is 26, I'm 25, and I met him on Hinge last month and June 10th, to be exact; we messaged each other every day for eight days until he suggested we go out for dinner on June 18th, 2022. We went out for dinner and drinks, and at first, he was very talkative in person. Still, he seemed super nervous, but we managed to have a good conversation flow.

Ever since, he has texted me about twice every week, Monday and & Thursday or, at times, Wednesday and Friday, and often asks me to go on a date with him on Saturdays.

When he texts me, he asks me about my day and how my week is going, shares pictures of his home decor, and texts me during the holiday weekend when he is at his family's cabin to check in on my day. I also initiate some check-ins, but he has taken the initiative regarding texting twice a week.

That said, in his text, he calls me beautiful, he is flirty, and so forth; now, in person, I'm meeting a very awkward guy that seems a bit nervous and tends to forget what we have already spoken about sometimes; this is not too say there isn't any laughter in between our conversation, but even after our dates which included dinners, movies, mini golf, dinners, drinks, bowling and window shopping, we did not delve into deeper topics so this past Saturday on July 23rd we had a date, which included dinner at a local pub, I then suggested we go to a board game cafe, so we headed there, and I had also brought a few games but one which included a conversation starter game, which included the following questions; How do you want to be shown love, What is the best book you've read or movie you've watched? What is one new thing you want to do next year? Questions on religion and gender roles were also included.

He revealed that relationships were a relatively new experience from those conversation cards. He had dedicated much of his time to school, work and purchasing a home, so he now wanted to focus on building a romantic relationship.

He also revealed that quality time is at the top of his love language as he looks forward to each weekend we spend together, and everything else can come after.

We ended up going on this date from 5:30-10:30 pm, and when he dropped me home, he asked if he could add me on Facebook and that he would love to go on more dates with me, and I jokingly asked how many and he said all of them lol. I initiated a very awkward car hug, and when he got home, he texted me that he could not wait to do it again.

We have been on the following dates; June 18th, June 25th, July 9th, July 16th and July 23rd, 2022, but I'm also inexperienced, so now I'm a bit nervous as I know we are compatible, but I do not wish to mess this up.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Submitted July 26, 2022 at 01:15AM

He is 26, I'm 25, and I met him on Hinge last month and June 10th, to be exact; we messaged each other every day for eight days until he suggested we go out for dinner on June 18th, 2022. We went out for dinner and drinks, and at first, he was very talkative in person. Still, he seemed super nervous, but we managed to have a good conversation flow.Ever since, he has texted me about twice every week, Monday and & Thursday or, at times, Wednesday and Friday, and often asks me to go on a date with him on Saturdays.When he texts me, he asks me about my day and how my week is going, shares pictures of his home decor, and texts me during the holiday weekend when he is at his family's cabin to check in on my day. I also initiate some check-ins, but he has taken the initiative regarding texting twice a week.That said, in his text, he calls me beautiful, he is flirty, and so forth; now, in person, I'm meeting a very awkward guy that seems a bit nervous and tends to forget what we have already spoken about sometimes; this is not too say there isn't any laughter in between our conversation, but even after our dates which included dinners, movies, mini golf, dinners, drinks, bowling and window shopping, we did not delve into deeper topics so this past Saturday on July 23rd we had a date, which included dinner at a local pub, I then suggested we go to a board game cafe, so we headed there, and I had also brought a few games but one which included a conversation starter game, which included the following questions; How do you want to be shown love, What is the best book you've read or movie you've watched? What is one new thing you want to do next year? Questions on religion and gender roles were also included.He revealed that relationships were a relatively new experience from those conversation cards. He had dedicated much of his time to school, work and purchasing a home, so he now wanted to focus on building a romantic relationship.He also revealed that quality time is at the top of his love language as he looks forward to each weekend we spend together, and everything else can come after.We ended up going on this date from 5:30-10:30 pm, and when he dropped me home, he asked if he could add me on Facebook and that he would love to go on more dates with me, and I jokingly asked how many and he said all of them lol. I initiated a very awkward car hug, and when he got home, he texted me that he could not wait to do it again.We have been on the following dates; June 18th, June 25th, July 9th, July 16th and July 23rd, 2022, but I'm also inexperienced, so now I'm a bit nervous as I know we are compatible, but I do not wish to mess this up.Any advice would be appreciated!