Should I be "in love" with the guy first before agreeing to be his girlfriend?

There is no set amount of time that is "normal" for this kind of thing, most of it is between you and this guy. First find his intentions.

I think people today forget a VERY important step in dating. . . And that's the date part. So often we go from meeting, to friends, to dating. . . And we miss the date part! Do you remember the old days where kids would go out on a date just to get to know each other. That way there was no strings yet, but you knew that this other person was possibly interested in you? Just ask to be taken out on a date! You don't have to date him to go, but you can enjoy time with him, and get to know him more. What he believes and thinks is so important to how your relationship might turn out in the future.

The point of dating, ideally, is to get to know the other person. But all too often we attribute dating someone with vast other "benefits". Just because you're dating, doesn't mean you have to hold his hand, kiss him, or show ANY physical signs of affection. . . But often that's implied. I would encourage you let him take you out on a date. . . Before you decide to date him. Understand?

Slow and easy never hurt. Rushing will. If he gets bored and moves on. . . He wasn't in the relationship for love.

I think that things are going smoothly and your cautiousness about only 2 weeks is normal. Just date him, get to know him a little bit better, and then make your decision.

Well you don't have to be in love to start going out with the guy. I think it really does matter how long you know a person to go out with them even though it helps to wait. Anyways a relationship is about getting to know each other more. So I think if you really like him and stuff you don't have to wait a month or more to be his girlfriend. Cause a relationship is about sharing time together,sharing feelings,and getting to know each other more. So while you guys are going out you can get to know him even more. What you think?

It's hard to know if you're in love with someone if you haven't spent quality alone time getting to know who he really is. So most of the time, you won't fall in love with a guy until you're already his girlfriend. This is the way it goes for most couples, and your guy probably doesn't expect you to be "in love" with him yet. He probably thinks that you like him a lot, and want to spend more time with him, instead of spending time scoping out other guys. To me, it sounds like that's just about how you feel. I would say, go for it. You guys seem like you're on the same page. But if you have any doubts about the type of commitment he's looking for, definitely talk to him about it directly. Good luck!