How long should I wait until I ask him to be my boyfriend?

[FizzleMyPickle]

So I met this guy at my senior prom a few weeks ago. He asked for my number, and we've been texting almost every day. I've been on two dates with him, and he gave me one of his hoodies today (I'm wearing it right now). He's always telling me how pretty I am (I've never been called pretty by a guy, so it's a big deal for me lol) He seems pretty into me, just kind of shy, and I'm really into him. But even though this would be my first relationship, I'm not stupid. I know I shouldn't rush into something without getting to know him on a deep personal level, but how long does something like that usually take? I don't know, I guess I just feel like I need someone to tell me to slow tf down before I do something dumb😅😅

[lightbulb27]

ask him in an open ended question, preferably in conversation. Alternately, use smoke signals using incense candles. don't use texting.

[FizzleMyPickle]

Instructions unclear, just burnt my house down with the incense candles😔💔

[lightbulb27]

oh crap. we'll, blow SOS signals, hopefully he sees you flapping around.

[Iron_Man]

When you’re 18 right now just behave yourself and go out with your parents and your male friend altogether so they can supervise to make sure there’s no hanky-panky going on

[FizzleMyPickle]

There is no "hanky-panky". He is very respectful. The most we have done is hug goodbye after a date. Not every young person constantly thinks about sex🙄 most of us actually want a genuine connection to someone

[Iron_Man]

Great 👍

[Nikki1989]

When it feels right. It could be five months, or it could be five hours. Life is short, so don't waste it.

[NoDecision]

It takes as long as it takes. Why, are you in some sort of rush?

[FizzleMyPickle]

I guess I'm just afraid of him ghosting me? I've never felt this way about anyone before, and I've been trying to get a boyfriend for a long time now, and have never gotten this far. I don't know :/

[NoDecision]

Maybe you should try fizzling his pickle instead?

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to help you stop overthinking love and start enjoying it, gorgeous 😉

You’re not moving too fast at all. Two dates, daily texting, hoodie, compliments… this is cute, not a red flag. Give it 1–3 more dates, keep the vibe fun, then say something like: “Sooo, are we officially boyfriend–girlfriend now?”

Confident, flirty, simple. No need to lovebomb, just be real 💕

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Girl, just ask

[FizzleMyPickle]

I'm scaredddddd😭