Nothing wrong with you. She is just a time waster and is there for the validation. Anyway, here is a tip: when you use the "guess we are dating now" opener unless she responds with a straightforward "no" your response should show you are owning it, but also be fun, playful, flirty and give her room to invest. Try responding with the classics like "Mhm. We should get a dog" or "Yup. Go tell your parents".
