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My girlfriend and I are high school seniors and have been dating for about ten months, counting two months this summer when I was working out of state and was pretty much off the grid. This is our first relationship so I'm not exactly experienced which is why I'm asking for advice. Anyway, I'm not happy with where we are in our relationship. I really like her, I think she's a really cool person and very attractive but she's also very shy. It took us about two months to have our first kiss and to be honest things haven't progressed much from there. 

Most close physical contact seems to make her uncomfortable or embarrassed. Most of the time when I try to kiss her or anything else she shies away. Sometimes she'll talk about it and she says that she wishes she wasn't so nervous, but she can't help it and I understand. I've tried not to push her and to just move forward slowly but I feel like nothing has changed in 8 months. Plus, the lack of affection from her has made me more affectionate than I'd normally be comfortable with because to be reciprocated at all I have to keep trying. I want to be patient and I really do like her, but I feel like my patience hasn't been rewarded with any progress.

What can I do? I don't want to sound like I'm blaming her, it takes two to tango (or not to) after all but it honestly hurts me to see her embarrassed by me or when she avoids me. I know I should talk to her but confrontation does not mesh well with her personality.
<bot>: My relationship with my girlfriend is not as intimate as I expected, especially after ten months. Am I expecting too much? How should I talk to her? Thanks!