I need advice

Soo I’ve been dating this guy for 7 months now .. we’ve been having sex on the regular and he also gave me the key to his house ... I get to come and go as I please ... but when it’s time to have a serious conversation as far as going to the next level as far as a relationship... he always say you got Potential you just need a little work as far as my attitude sometimes ... I’m trying to work on it and I must say it has gotten better ... but I don’t want to rush things or rush him into getting a relationship if he don’t want too but I feel as though we should at least talk about it ... what should I do ladies