I fear my girlfriend is stringing me along as she delays moving in at the last minute

DEAR DEIDRE: MY girlfriend leaves me in limbo, saying she wants to commit – but at the last minute delays moving in.

I’m 24 and she is 23. We both left our partners to be with each other.

Things moved very fast in the beginning. We were inseparable, spending all our time either at her place or mine.

It’s been two years since we became an item and I’d like to move in together.

I’m ready to progress with our relationship and it makes economic sense.

She said yes at first, but every time I’ve set a date since, she pushes back.

When I ask her if she’s changed her mind she storms off but never answers the question.

She hasn’t stayed over since our last row. We’ve spoken on the phone but she fobs me off with excuses.

The other night I drove over to her place uninvited to surprise her with flowers.

Admittedly, I did have my doubts and wanted to check she wasn’t seeing anyone else behind my back.

She was not at all impressed. In fact she slammed the door in my face and said I have trust issues.

I don’t want to lose her, but at the same time I’m not sure if she’s stringing me along. Could she be seeing someone else?

DEIDRE SAYS: The circumstances in which you got together may be bubbling to the surface.

Perhaps the knowledge that you both hurt someone to be with each other is creating trust issues.

I am sending my help pack on Jealousy.

It’s time for an honest discussion. Ask your partner how she is feeling about moving in together.

She may be scared of taking the next step, especially if she has unresolved issues from her previous relationship.

It’s only through talking to each other that you will be able to reassure one another.