There are some men as well there are some women who had different perspective when it comes to virginity issues. And each of them had different point of views whether virginity is important or not. Most of them this kind of thing does not matter and the respect, sincerity and love is the one that is important. You had been dating this guy for almost 8 months now and I am sure you knew him in some ways and you knew within yourself whether you will ask him this thing to him or not.