So I have gone out with this guy a few times and he usually kisses me before we leave each other but last time we met before we left each other he just hugged me and held me really close to him. He told me to take care of myself. I don't know what happened to him as he usually was like kissing all the time and last time we talked more and he looked really caring and stuff like that.

The thing is that I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Can it be that he doesn't like me any longer? Or is a relationship always like this?

I don't think it means anything, he may have just had something on his mind and just forgot. Simple as that. Guys don't think about things like that as much as we'd like them to. Now if he doesn't kiss you the after the next couple dates, I'd ask him straight out.

We don't really know, I mean you have better chances of knowing than us, we don't know the guy.

Tt doesn't have to be anything serious.
It could be like the old cliché "It's not you, it's me", he could feel it's going to quick, he might be getting cold feet about the whole thing, he could be having a hard time because of earlier relationships, going through a rough time, anything really. It could also be something really minor, just something that happened that day or something.

Wait it our a couple of days, and see if this continues.

The best thing you can do if it does, is to not make a scene of it. Don't blow it up like it's a big matter. I would recommend talking with him about it, asking if anything is wrong. Make sure you don't do it in a very upset way. Don't spend your time worrying about what it could be, you're both better of simply talking about it.

Tell him to be honest with you, because a relationship is built on trust, and if you're not honest with each other - how can you trust each other?

Good luck, and keep us posted!

If you're already kissing, and already worried about him giving you a hug instead of a kiss, it's probably a good idea to cool your jets. Kissing becomes passionate kissing which adds fuel to a fire and lead to things you may end up doing things you will regret. Be very cautious, and if you're in doubt, just ask the guy how he feels.