Hey all. I'm new here.

I recently got an acoustic guitar a few weeks ago. My fingers are really killing me. How hard should you be pressing down on the strings? I think I am pressing way to hard. I don't even think I could press any harder, but it's the only way that the sound will come out right. Should I be pressing them that hard? :?: Is there anything I could do so I don't have to? I would really appreciate an answer! Thanks!
