Helpppp

I’ve been talking to a boy for almost a year. We’ve had our ups and downs but have stayed talking and really like each other. I feel like talking for a year and no sign of a relationship is a bit odd and really confusing. He likes to tell everyone that I’m his girlfriend and acts like I am but there no label. I have no idea what we are and wen u try to talk about it I have no idea how to approach it. I want to have a proper relationship. Please help me in what to do