Dating a single mum long distance....?

[Faraway]

I've recently returned to the dating scene and met a wonderful single mum with a 3 year old daughter. We met on a dating website which showed locations and she sent the first message. Initially things were going well and we've met up a few times since the first on-line contact. We just had a great weekend together but I got a text (not phone call) to say she thinks she has over committed herself and doesn't want to continue our relationship. I've let her set the pace and decide when she's ready to visit me and vice versa. She is unable to move as her ex shares custody and won't let her leave and I am not locked down so would consider moving however don't want to pressure her.
I know it's only early days but I feel like we have something great and am not ready to give up on it just yet. Is there anyway I can show her that I understand her daughter comes first and I would be happy with any time I can get with her. I'm happy to do all the travelling too.
Or is she just saying its her daughter when really she's not into me?

 

[Yo_Yo]

Hi,
I met my husband online dating and had a 3 yr old at the time. We were long distance. I was very guarded about meeting someone as I had a child, so took it slowly.
It's hard to know if she's not into you or if she is scared of being hurt-sorry dude..women can be complicated...I know my mum tried her best to put me off, by being really negative-could even be something else like this. Bottom line-it may or may not be you.
When she says she has over committed herself, perhaps she felt it was too intense, or moving too fast? Maybe she thinks your over keen and she feels pressured? It's really hard to guess, but I'd give her a few days then text or phone her saying hope she's doing ok and you understand and get that her daughter comes first-and you think that's great. That you had a nice time with her and if she wants to try again get in touch.if you here nothing-is leave it...you don't want to keep pressuring her.
Good luck. Hope things work our for you...match.com found me my soul mate, sure you will get yours!

 

[moomin_troll]

All you can do is tell her that u understand her child comes first ect.
However she's feeling for what ever reason, I don't think it's fair for her to just expect u to wait around to see if and when she wants to see u.
Dating or even just getting to know someone is a joint effort, and both peoples feelings should be taken into account.
So it drives me nuts when one person suddenly decides they are kind of calling the shots. So I can only imagine how frustrating this is for u.
Maybe a simple conversation explaining u understand her child is her first priority, but also that u do think u have a connection, u don't expect or want to rush. But u of course want to know how she's feeling about u