What was she implying when she said this?

[Anonymous]

We like each other and I was asking her why. I know, i shouldn't question it, but, I did, sue me, lol, so, she says "well, i like what i like and you're on my list". She didn't really answer the question, but, who am i to question what she likes, but, it's the second part that I didn't understand why she added. What did she mean "and you're on my list". Is she implying that I'm just one of many, that she's making me jealous, and that she wants me to make a move?

[Craftsman]

Seems to be a light-hearted way of evading a deep exploration. What I see in that kind of statement she made is, "Yeah, I like what I like. I like apple pie, pink shoes, you, dramatic movies. So you're on my list."

In some ways, it's a defense. She may not be comfortable with expressing the feelings she has. My thought is to let that rest where she wants it to rest. Any pushing, questioning, pressuring will only drive her away.

Be nice with her, let her be nice to you, and don't question too early and too deeply. Those of us who have grown flowers from seeds know the surest way to kill the flower is to dig up the seed to see how it's growing. Same way with relationships. Talk and feeling discussion happen when the time is ready, and digging into feelings that are not yet ready to be expressed is a sure way of killing relationship potential.

[Asker]

We've known each other 10 years, off and on. Time has gone by, lol

[kylee2437]

I wouldn’t overthink what she said to be honest. Questions like that are very hard to answer on the spot especially when it’s an early on connection. She probably just said what she said out of nervousness and eagerness to say something.

[Asker]

weve known each other for 10 years

[kylee2437]

Even if you have known each other it’s still an early on romantic relationship. You two aren’t together so it’s automatically going to be kind of hard to answer

[Asker]

we're not in a relationship, we don't even want to be in one

[kylee2437]

Oh okay well either way then it’s probably going to be hard to answer on her end when the connection is very mixy