<human>: Can you give me a shortened version of the text?

I - 25/m - have been dating a 26/f for about a month or so. After about 5 proper dates and other times just hanging out together, calls, texts and finally kissing on the most recent date.

My problem stems from the last 3/4 weeks. We've kept in touch but very much it's been one sided. I send her a text or something saying if she'd like to meet for a coffee/dinner... (courtesy of me of course) and that's when I'd ask her about being exclusive. Thus far she's not been able to find some time to meet me due to her very turbulent moment at work where she may lose her job. I decided to be patient and give her the space she needed to get a grip of her situation and opted to give her a weekend when she's free but she's not given me any reply on that for a while. However, I must say she replies to texts but doesn't initiate them. I called her but it's gone to voicemail. Still makes minor comments to me on Facebook etc. 

So, what are my options? Do I straight up just force her to pick a relevant date and risk sounding unreasonable? Do you think interest has dwindled from her? Should I just shut up and be a little more patient? Should I tell ask her to be exclusive without the fancy dinner date? 

Just a tad bit confused really.
<bot>: want to move up from dating to a couple, but have seen a lack of communication in the last few weeks, told it was due to a tough time at work. Just confused and need assistance.