Some people are just sociable and friendly but at a whiff of relationship demands, pull away. Could be to do with their history, could be because they see a nuisance event on the horizon - or it could be they just want to stay free.

I sometimes cast myself in this light. I like to think I'm sociable (I'm not the judge of that). I'll go on quasi-dates - lunch at the pub, café, but tend to draw away if the signs suggest more is expected. I do have a b/f of sorts but he's resolving more as a very good friend. It could be a courtship - depends how long it lasts. I tend to put a lot into the work I do which does bring me into contact with a few people.

So I suppose it depends what your motives are and how she interprets them from your body language. How she interpreted that "mistake". Might be an idea just to go on being friendly, give her a wave, a hello in passing. Give it time and patience.

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