You’re doing what a lot of people do when they really feel something rare you’re trying to hold onto it tighter, hoping that effort alone will make her see what you see. But attraction doesn’t grow through pressure or persistence; it grows in space, curiosity, and ease.
She told you she sees you as a friend that’s not rejection of you, it’s self-protection from diving in too soon after a breakup. Right now, she needs safety, not pursuit. So instead of “fighting” for her, be the calm in her storm. When you hang out, don’t convince her connect with her. Laugh, listen, keep it light, and make her feel good in your company without asking for more.
You can’t force timing, and you can’t win someone’s heart by outworking her hesitation. If something real is meant to form, it will naturally, over time, when she’s ready. Be confident, patient, and grounded enough to give her that choice. That’s what real strength and real attraction looks like.
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