You don't know what her friends or family might be saying to her. She's only 17. I think that is VERY young for anyone to be thinking about their future as far as a serious relationship is concerned. At that age a person should be having fun, going out, meeting new people, meeting new potential boyfriends/ girlfriends. You are possibly her first boyfriend. She probably doesn't even know what her "type" is yet. How can she? She could well be just testing the waters. Has she even had any other male in in her life in a romantic sense to compare you to? If I were you I would back off. Let her make a few first moves. Let her initiate things. If she does, you know she is interested. Ever heard the expression, "You have to kiss a few frogs to find your prince"? Don't get me wrong, I'm not calling you a frog, in that sense. I'm sure you're lovely. But I do think you need to give her space. Think how you were at that age, hanging around with your mates, etc. Would you have wanted a serious relationship? Would you have even been emotionally mature enough for a relationship at that age? [I'm 48 and I didn't even kiss my first boy until I was 19, I just wasn't ready.] I know that that's just me, but try and think back to how you were at her age. It might help you. Good luck anyway.