Something weird is going on...relationship newbie needs help!?

[Mike P]

I didn't think I would ever ask advice online but hey..what the heck.

I met a girl at my school a few months ago and we have been going out for a good three months. As in most relationships, everything went perfectly in the beginning and we seemed like a perfect match for each other. Not only did we get along perfectly, I loved her family as well and they would often have me stay over for dinner and even stay the night. We would often text each other all day and each time we were done hanging out I felt like I was on top of the world.

Lately, I feel as though things have been a little different. What used to be energy and pure bliss has been replaced with some doubt...let me explain.

The texts and communication have decreased dramatically since we first began seeing each other and while I used to feel that she was excited to see me. I don't get that feeling anymore and I feel like she has more critical things to say about me than positive, even though they are said in a joking manner. Also, she has just become less affectionate it seems. She does express some interest in hanging out though...yesterday she told me how she wished she was feeling better so we could do something over the weekend and she asked me on Friday what I was doing for the night. There are some instances where she is affectionate, but nowhere near the degree that I am at.

Overall, things have just felt much "cooler" than when we first started dating. Does anyone have any input for how this relationship could be fired back up again or could anyone explain why she is acting less excited? She has called me out on being predictable more than once and I would like to change this. Any input and advice in general would be great too...I like this girl a lot and I would like to know how to keep this relationship 100%.

One thing worth noting is that we both live pretty busy lifestyles and I know that she has been under a lot of stress lately. She is going for two majors and a minor and in addition to going to school, I am also doing officer training for the military. It's hard for us to get together and have quality time together.