<human>: I used a certain gym for a while and got to be quite chatty with a woman who worked there. 

I became attracted to her but assumed she was taken and didn't make a move. Long story short, when I stopped going she got my number and contacted me. So I asked her out, she said yes, and we've now been on several dates. 

It took I think 3 dates to get her to kiss me, and though she's since started wanting to hold hands and stuff while out, other times she seems to keep a physical distance, and we really only hug and kiss when meeting or leaving. 

Haven't slept together, haven't been to each others apartments or anything like that. On top of that she works a lot of shifts and it's hard to see her even once a week. 

I started to think she isn't that interested but couldn't explain why she keeps seeing me and sending messages, though it is always me that puts out the offer of seeing each other. 

I tried moving things on by suggesting spending time at home together and she responded oddly, as though offended, though eventually said yes while also saying she'd be too busy to see me for at least a week. 

One thing: she's Polish and not 100% fluent in English, so possible language/culture issue.

Anyway, by this point I figured I should pull back a little, so resolved to wait for her to contact me. After a couple days she did, and again a few days later, but didn't say anything about meeting until I cracked a little and said it myself. Now we have another date lined up, though I've avoided the issue of what we're going to do.

In short, I like her but can't work out what the deal is and don't want to get hurt. Am considering just telling her so and asking where, if anywhere, it's going. 

Is this a good idea? Am I missing something obvious?

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<bot>: Woman sending mixed messages. Man confused, doesn't wish to make fool of self, so considering just telling her how it is.