Confused English man: is she stringing me along or is she confused?

Well you're an epic sucker anyway so one little lie more or less cant do any harm can it? You're getting played and gonna get trashed mate, brace yourself because life is going to kick your ass.

she's loving the attention from you but she doesn't feel like returning it. maybe it's true she had a hard time in her previous relationship and she's scared to commit or show that she cares so she's just taking whatever you're giving her and will continue to do so untill you confront her and either take it further or leave her for good. even someone with bad experiences from the past should know that using another person just because they love you is very wrong.