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My coworker and I stopped for lunch and I got the waitress' number. We talked for a few days, and we went out and had a good time and she said she really liked me.
The second date was really good too, but even though she brought up moving in if things kept going well, she also admitted she was scared of relationship.
She became inconsistent with replying, and blamed it on family issues. I told her I really liked her and I'd be there for her, and sometimes she'd respond, sometimes not.
People on gag and my friends think I'm just an option and will milk my feelings, and partly likes the attention.
I would tell her how I felt and that I'd like to see her when we'd talk and that's usually where it ended.
Yesterday, I wished her happy birthday, and she acknowledged me and thanked me. But that was it. I didn't try to carry on the conversation.
I still haven't said anything and im curious of that will change anything.