There are no set rules on what should happen after (or during) dates. If you or your date feels shy it might be a few dates go by before you kiss, hug or more. If you feel a date has gone well and want to offer a hug or a kiss on the cheek that’s fine.

Don’t be put off if your date doesn’t take things further – they may just be taking things slowly. If you’ve had a few dates and things are going well, although nothing physical has happened you might want to either try for a kiss and hug and see how things develop or mention that you’re getting on really well and where you want to take the relationship next.

It’s not uncommon for someone to date more than one person at a time while they are making their mind up who they like, at which time they may get to know their dates rather than have a more physical relationship.

If you feel several dates have gone by without any physical contact and you also feel the dates are never going to pass the ‘friendship level’ it’s fine to ask where you stand.

Depending on the answer you get will help you decide whether you want to keep seeing the person or not.