Allow me to speak on behalf of my people Kurtis. What you're describing is basically just dating stuff, unrelated to any injury. Meaning it sort of doesn't matter what a person's reasons are for feeling not ready for a relationship (e.g. bad break-up, focused on career, TBI, etc.). Ya know what I mean?

Here's the thing - she might like you AND still not be ready. People / life are complicated, as you know. So you might totally be getting flirty signals and it still doesn't mean she's ready for the type of relationship you are. Honestly, if it were me, I'd listen to what she's saying about her readiness. Like really listen.

And after that if you still want to pursue something, you guys just need to have an open conversation about what she might be comfortable with for the time being. Otherwise you risk building her and a potential relationship with her up in your head. And that's never a good thing for anyone. My .02

Maggie