<human>: So let me elaborate a bit; I've been working with this girl for a couple of months now and realised I had feelings for her. I'd call her every now and then, we'd talk on the phone for ages, whenever we'd hang out I got the impression she enjoyed my company, felt like we had a connection. Recently though, she wouldn't really reply to my messages and pick up my calls. 

Finally, upon my friends' insisting that I do this, I gathered up the courage to ask her out. Sadly, I got the "I'm flattered but I just got out of a relationship, I do appreciate you as a friend" response. Now, it's important to note that this relationship was really long-term, 3 years I think, so I can totally understand why she wouldn't want to be with anyone for a while (although I didn't know about all this, at the time).

I think she's quite a unique girl, totally worth waiting for. My question to you, fellow redditors, is how should I approach the period between now and a couple of weeks/months from now ? What should I do in order to still maintain a friendship with her whilst not creeping her out by being "too close" ? How long should I wait before I ask her out again ? Thanks a lot !

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<bot>: I got the "lets be friends" response when I asked one of my friends out who's recently out of a long-term relationship. What should I do next ?