Thanks for your reply.

The trouble is, I think coming out with that sort of stuff now will just say to her "wow, this guy must be really insecure and wussy if he is gonna hang around to see if I change my mind". Going on past experience, this often scares her away....

I wish there was a way for me to convey to her that I am open for dating in the future if/when she is ready, without actually giving her the lines mentioned above.

Also, if I am dating other girls I wouldn't want that to put her off from asking me out.

If I suggest going out as just friends, won't I run the risk of her seeing me as 'just a mate', or are the rules different because we started out dating? I know women like to 'pigeon-hole' guys smile On the other hand, if I don't arrange something with her in the future, I'm thinking things will just peter out and we'll communicate less and less over time, because we wouldn't cross paths otherwise. 'Out of sight, out of mind' ??

Maybe I need a male perspective....anyone? smile