Not an easy situation FY. If she isn't contributing to the conversation or just answering with a few words while avoiding eye contact, I'd say that she doesn't really want to talk and that she is just answering to be polite or at least not be too rude. IMO, she's asking you for some space and you're not giving it. You're not pursuing per se but if you feel the need to fill every silent moment it might get on her nerves after a while.

I understand how uncomfortable it is but I'd say if you can't stand it just leave the room and leave her alone. Go for a walk. Anything, but give her some space. If she wants to talk, she'll initiate and then you can go for it. JMO.

Freshman Class of 2012

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W-42
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T 10 YEARS
M 9 YEARS
EA/MLC 07/2010
Separation 28/05/2012
PA confirmed 31/07/12
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