To further complicate things, I'm Muslim. I am looking for a possible commitment, but she reiterates the problems should we decide to take the relationship to the next level. Yes, she knows I like her, but I am not sure she knows how deeply and madly in love I am with her. She's the woman of my dreams: demure, understanding, very giving, somewhat reserved, rather introverted and a whole lot more. As you can guess, I have much in common with her, although trivial, and some of these similarities don't really mean anything. I just feel that people usually go for people who are like them. On a personal level, I have so much respect for her.  (Related:  Relationship with Muslim woman)

Her instincts tell her that I am an interesting guy and she's also exploring the possibilities of an intimate relationship with me, but I am afraid that she has some issues that need to be resolved before she pursues one. Since I liked her a lot I did move a bit fast since I was afraid I might lose her to some other man. She says I'm going too fast and I agree; so I volunteered to slow down. She also has certain doubts that pursuing a relationship with me means that I'll neglect her as soon as I hook up with her, that we'll have fights and stuff, you know? But I just think she's being modest. 

She had bad experiences with her ex-boyfriend who was 10 years younger than her, and before him a Muslim guy who hurt her. I am currently both younger than her (albeit by 6 years versus 10 for the previous guy), and of course, Muslim, which is now a major issue. How can I convince her that my feelings for her are genuine? (Related:  Commitment phobia)

She thinks I'm in all of this just for the fun of it. I would love to have a committed relationship with her. Though she is warming up to the idea of us together, I feel that I might need to communicate this to her differently. Is there any way for me to express myself clearly that would appeal to her emotionally? I am sincere and I just wish she knew that."