What does the first week or so of a relationship usually look like?

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So my boyfriend just asked my out and while I'm SUPER excited, but I realized I have no clue what I'm doing. I'm turning 20 in a few days and I haven't dated anyone except a boy I dated when I was 15.

I don't know things like:
Should I start hugging him every time we say goodbye or will it be obvious I'm only doing that because I want him to kiss me?
Should I keep waiting for him to hold my hand first or does him asking me out give me the right to just grab his when I feel like it? 
I don't remember how to kiss, should I warn him about that? 
Should I make it obvious I want him to kiss me? (Please don't say just kiss him first- I wont do it, and he's way to tall anyways. I'd need a step stool just to kiss his cheek).
We don't text much, should I start doing that?
Should I avoid liking other guys Facebook statuses? Do guys care about that as much as girls?

I really like him I don't want to mess everything up because I don't know what to do.

Anonymous · Answer

Most guys prefer initiating physical contact. If you are too aggressive, you run the risk of him losing respect for you. Obviously I have no idea who this guy is, or what he is like, but that is a fairly reliable generalization. Once he does initiate contact however, it is very important that you appear to be comfortable. If he likes to text then that is always a good thing. However, the only way you will find out about each other is with clear communication. That is something which I find a lot of couples lack in. Talk to him about his past experiences with girls, if he likes texting, if he is the jealous type. That kind of thing. You will want to gauge how much you text to make sure that you are not coming across as overly attached, based on his response. Also, I would talk to him about your dating history so that he knows what to expect. Good luck

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