Advice

[Righty10]

Hey everybody I just really need some advice on a complicated situation.
Okay I'm a 16 year old guy and me and this girl have known of each other for a long time.But we only hung out a little bit because we went to different schools.Anyway even though we didn't see each other much there was always something there.
This is where everything got started.This summer I decided to man up and start talking to her.So I got her number and we started talking.We hit it off great!And we talked all summer so like 2-3 months.And we hung out some.Everything was great.
About 3 weeks ago I said I really like you and there is no one I have ever liked like I like you.You mean so much to me.Then she replied with I feel the same way.I really like you too.So for about a week everything was good.We talked everyday and I thought we would be dating soon.
Then about 2 weeks ago she started to ignore me when I text her or called her.And I was like whats wrong?She text me back saying she only wants to be friends because she's not ready for a boyfriend.
I was devastated.But she text me back a few days later saying that whenever she is ready I'm it.So that encouraged me a little bit and we talked like we did before for the next few days.Then 4-5 days ago we hung out and it went great!But once again after that so for the last 5 days she has ignored me and it doesn't makes sense.

So my question is what should I do?Stop texting her and ignore her.Or keep on texting her and make keep on telling her that I'm interested.I really like her and I can't just give up hope.She means way to much to me for that.
thanks

[FreeFall]

She's not ready for a boyfriend like she said, I suppose. Maybe she's trying to sort out some thing in her life to get herself ready, to get herself in that state to be able to have a relationship. It's really good that she's still looking to you for when that time comes. I admire that you're willing to wait for her, you really are a good guy.

My advice really is to be there for her when she needs you, and wait. Don't trick yourself and get yourself into the I'm her Boyfriend mentality when you're both still in the "like each other but waiting" stage or it'll really hurt you and probably confuse her. Just keep what you're doing, it really seems like you just need to wait for now. I'm sorry about that though, good luck!

[Taryn98]

It could be a lot of things. She might not be ready to be in a relationship, or she could be keeping you as a plan B.
You should probably go slow and not put pressure on her. Be friendly but don't go out of your way for her. If she comes around then good, but keep your mind open about other people because things may never work out for the two of you and you shouldn't wait forever if she's not ready.

[paulsmith1988]

Dude she wants you but afraid of any kind of relationship. Don't force him to go in relationship but let here live a best moment with you so that she can never leave you. Don't worry if she is ignoring you but try to make her happy.

[ashdyn]

I'm with Taryn...take it slow and keep your options open too.

She said she's not ready for a relationship but that when she is you'd be the guy. I think her odd behavior is probably her trying to work out a balance between being your friend, liking you, trying not to like you too much, and trying not to lead you on. Even though I think she's going about it the wrong way, you can't really blame her for acting this way. Give her some space. Let her know you're still around but don't be overbearing. Also, keep your options open for other people that might catch your interest. She might not be ready for a relationship for a while and when she is she might not necessarily want one with you. I get that you like her, but she's not there yet. Keep liking her but don't close your eyes to any other nice girls that might have potential :)

[Righty10]

Thanks for the responses.
The part I don't understand is that sometimes it looks like that she likes me just as much as I like her.Then others it seems like she couldn't care less.
Its really confusing.Like a few weeks ago she said that she liked me and wanted to go out on a date.(I couldn't go that night).But after that she never asked me again.
So right now I'm just going to give her some space and see if she makes any kind of a move.But like y'all said I'll still be there for her if she needs me.
But one thing two of you said keep your options open with other girls.I couldn't do that right now.She means way too much to me for me to do that.I am not interested in anyother girl at all.