Situational: is she uninterested?

[Silvanndude]

I met this girl at the end of fall semester. Come spring semester, we talk (not like that) but don't see each other all the time. We had a really long talk that I kind of broke off to go do something. But I like her so I try slowly expressing my interest: I ask for her instagram, start talking to her more directly, but she seems shy suddenly, but to me only. She gives pretty short answers, sometimes, but that is also situational. The thing is also that I sometimes see her look at me. When we're in a group (we're never alone) and someone else is talking her eyes flit around to the one who's speaking and at me frequently for no apparent reason. When ever I look at her back she looks off quickly. We end up playing a nervous game of "may our eyes never meet." I tried holding her gaze once, (instead of just bouncing mine off hers) and she looked nervous and was like "what?" And then I'm like, "'what,' what?" She's an introvert by the way and we're both in college.

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Update: I know it was stupid, but I asked her friend whether she hates me. I didn't mention me liking her at all; I really don't want to come on too fast. I got a long convoluted "no." Later she followed up with a "are you asking because you like someone?" Again, SUPER up in the air and ambiguous. This girl is smart.

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(And I said I just want to be friends. Probably a mistake)

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

Well, it sounds like she is interested but nervous like you mentioned. You should tell to talk more or at least try and meet up in a more private area so you two can talk and get to know each other more, since you two are both fairly introverted.

[AndrésC64]

God I am so that glad I'm not 18 anymore. "She looked at me, is she interested?" "She didn't look at me, does she hate me?" If you're interested in her, talk to her, ask her out.

[Iron_Man]

What exactly are you looking for from this human being

[Silvanndude]

Lol dude this comment is hilarious 😂 Looking for some sort of visible affirmation. Bc at this point its super up in the air.

[iameve]

You should try to talk to her more, she seems like she is very shy, and interested :)

[In_Trance]

not interested

[Silvanndude]

I appreciate your opinion, but would you care to elaborate?

[In_Trance]

What do you need elaborated?

[Silvanndude]

For example, which details specifically tell you she isn't interested

[In_Trance]

Given the time frame I really don't think either of you are that interested in one another. If you are why haven't you made a move?
She's reading that from you and is most likely why she's shying away. She perceives your hesitation is disinterest. Why would she take I liking to someone that's not interested in her?
Women like confidence and she's not getting that from you. Therefore she's not interested

[Silvanndude]

really helpful, thanks!