About a month or so ago I (27M) matched with a girl (27F) on a dating app and we immediately hit it off pretty well. We had hung out with each other a few times within the first 2 weeks of talking. After the last time we hung out, she has continuously been having various medical problems. I do believe that they're real issues, and as unbelievable as it sounds to a third party, I don't question the authenticity of them. Unfortunately this has resulted in us not being able to see each other in over a month. She currently lives at home as well so it's not like I can just pop on over.

Importantly, she has told me straight that when she first joined the dating app, she wasn't necessarily looking for a partner. She wasn't really sure what she was looking for other than some friends maybe. Last week she told me that she does have strong feelings for me, but is still recovering from the trauma of her last relationship. She could see a relationship, but it will take time for her to heal.

Now for the issue I feel I'm overthinking things here. First, I'm fine with taking things slow. I understand her emotions and the hesitancy to jump into something new. I still think I should show my interest, but I don't know if that's too much. However, Up until last weekend we'd text pretty regularly, generally responding quickly to each other and being flirty here and there while also learning more about each other. I always knew she'd think of something to keep the conversation going if I didn't or vice versa. We'd also wish each other goodnight if I didn't pass out first (I have to wake up early for work, and she currently is without a job).

This past week though, she has felt kind of distant. Not necessarily in the content of her responses, but with the frequency of her texts. The goodnight texts no longer happen even if I prompt them. The conversations can be sporadic. From texting back and forth within minutes, to not responding for several hours mid-conversation in the same day. However, when the conversations do happen, they seem normal. She still says she wants to see me, and feels bad for having to cancel every time. We still talk about what we want in a relationship, and things we'll do together when we are able to hang out again.

My main thing is, what happened in this past week that would've caused this shift in behavior? She was finally recovering before she had another medical issue which made us have to cancel plans to hang out again. And even when she was sick with the first thing, things were normal and she told me when she needed space. Something just feels off, and I don't know what.

Really, I just want to know what you think my next step should be. I could ask her straight or I could back off a bit and just live with the new dynamic. I could just stop talking altogether as well. I just don’t know.. I think another perspective would help a lot and I would greatly appreciate any advice.