Hello, I’m a 28-year-old man. I’ve had two relationships, both of which ended because my exes were very possessive. They were also the ones who did all the work to start the relationships, so I never really learned how to initiate things myself, and I became quite withdrawn over time.

For about a year, I’ve been working outdoors, and I regularly chat with a woman my age who walks by with her dog. We get along really well, laugh a lot, and there’s clearly a mutual good vibe. I’ve developed a crush on her.

A few hours ago, I finally asked for her Instagram and she agreed. We added each other, but now I feel a bit lost. Any advice on what to do next or how to take this further?