Dating a girl for over a month now. The first 2 dates went great. The 3rd date not so well as felt weird and maybe I came on too strong a little but she also felt weird. She wanted to go out again though so we went out on date 4 recently and that went really well as I was much more confident. I mean we had a great time and we’re close the entire night. At the end of the date she said she wanted to be honest and told me she was dating another 2 guys as well (I already knew that but didn’t know one guy was 4-5 dates also). I played it cool and told her she has to do what’s best for her. At the end of the date she agreed and wanted to go on date 5 this coming Saturday
The next day I was bothered by the other guys a little so I wrote her saying I really enjoy getting to know you and had great time but I don’t want to be an option right now to someone else as looking for something committed (was longer message). She wrote back saying she is enjoying getting to know me, she likes me but isn’t ready to exclusive bc in past she rushed into things and worked badly. I understand that. She also said she thinks something is there with us and is looking forward to date on Saturday to build toward exclusive relationship.
2 days later I just wrote a simple message have a great day talk later and took 7 hours to respond to it. Seems like during week she is more distant which I think talking/dating other guys which I know. Should I stay distant until later this week unless she messages me and how do I handle this as I don’t want to be an option much longer. I really like her and want to be exclusive and one day I think it will be and another day I have doubts. I want to give it time but don’t want to be a pawn in this. Appreciate any advice