How to get farther in the relationship?

[Sloth]

It is the 17th of November and my girlfriend and I have been dating for what will be a month on the 19th. She and I have both known that we had something since the 7th grade (were in the 8th) due to our good friendship, our actually kind of awkward amount of things we have in common, and how we view opinions. It is almost a month into the relationship and all we have done is hug, I understand that we will both take time due to us being introverts and kind of shy. But, it is taking a big too long and I end up getting anxiety and being terrified whenever I am about to try something. We have both talked about it and have the same problem. And we both know we want it to go to another step ((Hand holding, more "expressive" hugs, and maybe kissing(on second thought, scratch that, too scared.)).

What is one way for both of us to get over it and just go for it? Any help would be appreciated and will be tried as long as its not too extreme.

[BabyGMarie]

Well you guys can both talk about & while yur talkin bout it try hold her hand at the same time

[omgwuut]

just do it if the two of you are ready. just let the ambiance do the "moment" :)

[Paladino]

Lean in for a kiss when you are ready and hope she responds well is all I can say.

[HockeyLovesMe]

just do it if the two of you are ready. just let the ambiance do the "moment" :)

ya I agree kissing isn't so bad I haven't kissed many girls at all but it is super awkward at first but then its easier.. its also awkward for her to! but ya seems like u guys are having fun u also don't want to reck that! :)

[evan3638]

If you really like her you should want to kiss her and not be scared about it

[leahmae]

just let the moment happen. if you're right for each other it will happen when the time is right.

[Pop girl]

This is so weird I'm in nearly the exact same situation. Were in 8th grade and have been dating for a little more than a month and we have hugged a lot but no kissing and hand holding. I feel really nervous when ever im about to lean against him or anything. I think if you just go for it and don't think twice she probably wants it to happen as much as you.

[Body odah Man]

Let the relationship progress at its own pace