So my boyfriend and I have been dating for sometime now, and i can tell that he wants to get a little more intimate and physical you could say.. Well he always does things to me, like caresses my stomach and my chest when we're alone together - never in front of others. I want it to progress too. What can I do to him that will kind of spice things up? — Anonymous

Thank you for sharing your situation. It’s up to you what you do in a relationship as long as you’re treating yourself well and moving your life in a positive direction. You might consider talking calmly and kindly with him about what’s on your mind. Listen to his ideas as well. The more open you are with each other, the more you’ll understand each others’ needs.

The key is to keep talking with each other. Ask questions, share what you think and make decisions together. Get to know each other really well and you’ll be able to talk about anything. Along the way, remember to treat yourself and him with respect. Take care.