Hello everyone. I’ve been sort of prowling this sub for a few months and finally decided to engage. Sorry if this is too long. I’m a 24 year old RPW taking a year off uni to help take care of my dad. I'm still a virgin, and I've never been in a relationship. You should know that I am an extremely awkward person and it’s hard for me to know when someone is interested or if it's in my head and I’m just projecting because I’M interested. I've always wanted a family, a husband, and I've even considered being a stay at home mom someday.

Not long ago, I met a man - he is my sister’s fiance’s older brother whom I’d never met because of his work. He’s 33, successful, extremely good looking, tall (about 6’2) well built, dark hair, dark eyes, and an Alpha if I ever saw one. He’s also someone I would consider entirely out of my league. Not that I’m hideous, I guess. I’m 5’7, slim, with black hair and green eyes, and I’m pale enough to blend in with the snow I’ve been tripping over lately.

I first met him at my sister’s engagement party, which, was en embarrassing moment altogether (but that’s another story) I was immediately attracted to him. I’ve found guys attractive before but... I’ve never felt like this. My sister spotted us as I was awkwardly apologizing and introduced us. So, because I’m a disaster, I more or less ran away when he attempted to talk to me. Great approach, I know.
After that I promised myself I wouldn’t be such a cow next time I saw him, but I lucked out as he’s in town for a few weeks and it’s a small town so I’ve already run into him quite a few times. I bumped into him at the bakery, at the grocery store, at the library and we spoke briefly each time before I got skittish and left again. I know I need to work on that.

Last night he showed up at the bar where I met my friend and her brother for a drink. I was surprised when he came right over and asked me to have coffee with him. He meant right then, and before I could get a word out my friend shoved me at him and told me to have fun.

So that’s where I’m at. We talked about all sorts of things once I forced myself not to be so shy, and it really helped that he was patient with me, asked me questions, listened when I spoke, and even remembered little things from our small-talk during our run-ins throughout the past week.

I felt like we clicked. It’s just that I’ve never done any of this before so how would I know? I don’t know what he wants, relationship wise, and I don’t want to be “Pumped and Dumped" I already know I want something lasting... but I'm going to be very cautious.

How should I proceed, what should I avoid, and how do I tell if he really likes me or is just interested in sex?

Thanks in advance!!!