Hi Brennan,

She is being polite. She doesn’t want to be involved romantically. She doesn’t want to be romantic with YOU. I know this is not good news. She is trying to save you your dignity. There is nothing to be confused about. Politely back WAY off. Then maybe, just maybe, she’ll eventually miss the attention you gave to her. (Don’t count on it!) But the trick of it is to politely IGNORE her and let HER come to YOU. (Unlikely to happen, but it has happened.)

Best,

Inky