Define...Girlfriend.

Considering the past week's events related to my personal life I have been trying to determine if in fact I have a girlfriend or not. This may seem like a simple question, but I'm not so sure about my status at this point. I've put together a list of indicators that make me think I do have one and then some that make me think I don't. Have a look.

I have a girlfriend because...

...when I get out of work and I'm driving home, she calls me right on schedule. Like every night.

...that last few nights this call has lead into a "come over" situation that I have complied with.

...when we are at her friend's house hanging out we practically sit on top of each other and are slightly and pathetically lovey dovey at times.

I'm not sure I have a girlfriend because...

...she doesn't want to come over my house to hang out. I assume since she may feel that will lead to sex, even though with my 12 year old like prowess, that is highly unlikely.

...she sometimes doesn't say much in my presence to reveal what she is truly all about. The mystery woman thing is kind of hot, but at the same time it's giving her the upper hand.

...sometimes when we part she says things like "I don't want to hurt you" and "please wait for me", the latter of which is related to her trying to get her shit together before moving into something with me full steam. Maybe this belongs in the list above, but something doesn't seem right about these little asides which concerns me.

I'm not really sure what the hell is going on or where this is going to lead, but I am honestly glad that I have someone that I can unwind with and watch Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Work is sucking my soul out of me and I always feel ill when I'm there. Last night my gums were bleeding and I know my hair is falling out and I had intense bouts of diarrhea all because I am miserable at work. Stressed isn't even a strong enough word to describe what I am right now. But I do know that when I'm around her I feel a little bit better and that's okay for now.