Hey, lately I’ve been going on some dates, but things are getting a bit confusing for me, and I could really use some advice.

At the end of each date, we just hug and say goodbye. After that, I usually text something like: “Hey, thank you for today, I had a great time :).” She usually replies with something similar.

And that’s it. Nothing happens after that because I don’t want to seem needy by asking for another date, and they don’t text me either.

This is really frustrating because I’d love for things to progress at the end of the date, but I’m afraid of rejection. I also assume they don’t text me afterward because they find me unattractive or too short—who knows.

What do you guys do to end your dates on a high note?