Hello, once again.
I'm here because I want to know your opinion on this situation.
Me and my gf have been together for 1 month now (in my previous thread I had mentioned 1,5 month, just forget about that).
We met through friends and we started dating because I told this girl I was developing feelings for her. When I asked her how she felt about me she said "I don't know" and kissed me.
She says that she's not so sure of her feelings for me but if she didn't like/want to be with me she wouldn't have kissed me in the first place. I think liking/wanting to be with someone is different than liking/wanting someone, or am I wrong? She also says her head is a total chaos because of the mixed feelings (she's 16 and it's her first serious relationship). She asked me to give her some time so she can get her feelings together. Meanwhile we hang out like a couple and have activities together. By the way, don't you think It's funny how a person that's uncertain of her feelings lets me reach "1st base"?
Another thing is that if I or my friends don't have the initiative to plan some activities(it's kinda like "hey, do you want to come to the pool Saturday? The group (friend group) will be there."), she never tries to be with me, meaning that she never has the initiative to plan activities for only us 2. She says it's because of her chaotic feelings and because she's never had to make the first move for anything before.
Also, she is very shy and uncertain. When I invite her to dinner (with my parents), she always says "I dunno..", only speaks when talked to, and only a few words. But eventually she has fun and enjoys it.
This relationship would be perfect if she was a little less shy and if she demonstrated that she actually wanted to be with me. When we are together we have a good time. She also loves when I get physical with her. I haven't reached 2nd base yet because she was on her period when I reached 1st base, but I get the feeling she wouldn't stop me if I tried. How long should I wait between "bases"?
Is this the only way (for now) she has of demonstrating how she feels about me? Through the body alone?
What should I do? Do you think it is worth giving her time? Do you think she isn't ready for the kind of relationship I want? Do you think she still needs to grow up a little bit? If it is the case, should I accompany her as she gets more mature?
I know real relationships require confidence and security, and that it comes from time alone, but sometimes I feel I'm not appreciated enough.
Thank you for reading all that and for any & all advice!
Primal.