I've seen this girl a few times and she seems to be into me. I came close to closing with her once but chickened out and seem to have landed myself in a grey area between the friend zone and a viable relationship.

We go to exercise class together sometimes - something we had both been doing separately - and it's good. She's flirtatious and gives good signals but hasn't since allowed for a moment of intimacy where I could actually make a move. After the class, she makes an excuse that she's tired and doesn't want to hang out, but posts that we hung out on social networks. When I invite her out she seems interested and will ask what we'll do but when it comes down to it she finds an excuse to bow out.

I really think I'm getting positive signals from the girl, she over laughs at my jokes and I'm not that funny. I have a feeling she's just awkward and gets uncomfortable in situations of intimacy. But it's very hard to tell, she's hot and cold towards me.

In any case, I'm going to exercise class with her again and don't know how I can extend our time together so I have an opportunity to close.

I know TRP discourages chasing one girl but my options are limited and I think with the right advice I can capitalize on my investment, close the deal, feel accomplished, and move on.

Or am I just being strung along?