Hi all, I'm a newbie to this forums, but have a bit of experience in this field.

On Friday I started texting an HB8, that I've known for a while, but only see once in a while. She went to school with me (5 years ago, I'm 23, she's 22 now), and remembers me (I was quite over weight back then and a bit of a dork, that's all fixed now though), but I don't remember her (Haven't told her that). We met properly through a friend in common about a year ago, and have drunk together/ seen each other in town about 5/6 times now.

So I text her on Friday to just see wassup, and if yshe's going out that night, she wasnt but we texted through the whole night and then some of Saturday. Then on Saturday night, I invited her to drinks at my house, and she seemed very keen, but couldn't because her friends were a disorganised. Then I text her when I was in town, and she seemed super keen to see me, Asked where I was at least 5 times before I cruised up with some mates to the bar she was at. Had some good convo, I was being vague and ridiculous with my answers and convo topics, and poking fun at her. SHe was all smiles and giggles the whole time. Then we all walked to another bar, she was walking with me, and then put her arm at mine, (very cute).

Then she pulled out to illustrate some point, and when I went to put my arm in hers, she pulled away (Confused from this point). Also, as we walked past a bar, one of my mates who owned the actual bar, said hello to me and a quick chat. I didn't introduce HB8 to him, because we were walking by, not stopping. She then told me off for not introducing her to him, and was like "you need to introduce me to your hot friends!" she said it jokingly, but I felt a sting og truth in it. I then froze her out for a bit, walked with my mates instead of her. We went to another bar that's probably the most popular in my city, where I knew the owner, and I got us all in without waiting in the line, and then into VIP (I didn't make a big deal because I'm used to it now, but I assume this would have demonstrated DHV). Then I cruised of to meet up with a good mate who was up for the weekend. Then I started getting bombarded with texts from her asking where i was, and demanding i return to her ("come", as well as "cum" were used in her demands). I didn't go to her, ended up going home, and replying with ridiculous vague texts. She then through a curve ball and said that I should return, because her friend was keen on me. At this point i thought I would have a laugh, so i sent a message saying "I can't come back, I'm in bed with my bitch". At this point she freaked out, until I sent her a picture of my "bitch", which was actually my fox terrior puppy. She sent lots of "Lols" and then wished me a pleasant sleep. Next day constant texting again, with her showing lots of interest in what I had planned for the day. Over the weekend, at least 150 texts were exchanged (which is more than I generally use in a month).

Is she keen, or am I over analysing this? She's definitely gf material, but I'm not putting her on a pedestal, Im just taking a step back and seeing what's up.

Opinions, and advice on next steps will be much appreciated.

It's always hard to tell where people are coming from out of the context (especially with written word). Keeping that in mind...it sounds to me like you're definitely over thinking things.

First thing I'd do differently is STOP texting her so much. If you are busy or off to do something whether that is school, work, hang with your friends, walk your dog or go slap up a hippie, your time is occupied. Leave the phone in the car or at home. It's not expected that you respond right away to text messages, and if you do, you're essentially telling her that you really have nothing better to do than talk to her about bullshit all day. No thanks. Save the talk for when you can be face to face, use kino and escalate. Don't waste all your good material by slaving over your cell phone...

Obviously she doesn't NOT like you because she's making the effort to hang with you and what not. I can't say one way or the other if she is sexually attracted to you and that, my friend, is not the question you should be asking. Be you. Be confident and be assertive. Be nice to her, but don't serve everything up on a platter. The whole idea is to be the most confident version of yourself that isn't a douche bag and then make your move when appropriate.

If you want a better indicator of how she feels about you, start watching body language as opposed to trying to figure out what she's trying to say (you'll never figure it out, I promise). Actions speak louder than words. You've heard this before I'm sure! If she is closed up (legs crossed, arms crossed, anything defensive), she's probably not into what's going on. Now you've got to remember that it may not be YOU making her uncomfortable. It could be that it's a tad chilly in the room, your creepy friend or that woman on the other side of the bar that gave her a dirty look earlier. It CAN be you, though. Keep context in mind and make sure you look at her when you talk to her. Make it personal. See how she reacts. Does she point her body at you (comfort, not defensive, at ease)? Is she fidgeting at all? Has she been playing with her hair?

It's not an exhaustive list or anything, but just some stuff to think about. Hope that helps.

Cheers for your feedback. I'm gna ask her out for a drink tomorrow night, and do just that. See what her body language is like in a chilled environment, like a cocktail lounge, or bar. maybe throw in the 5 question came haha.