In general, it's normal to switch between maintaining eye contact with a person to looking away for a few seconds when they talk. Have you ever talked to someone and they just stared directly at you the whole time to a point where you felt uncomfortable? So making a quick brake here and there can actually put people at ease! I think it's a good rule for person with a stutter too. If anything, we want to be treated the same as everyone else :) I do know where you are coming from, but don't overthink it too much! I have a feeling that she really likes and appreciates you already, you seem like a lovely person, so you already got what you need! Below are some general good rules for eye contact when talking to anyone. For some people this comes naturally, others might need some extra understanding, so I wanted to post it, in case it's helpful. **"The 70/30 rule":** Aim to maintain eye contact for around 70% of the time when listening, and slightly less when speaking.  **Don't stare:** While good eye contact is important, avoid staring fixedly at someone, as it can feel uncomfortable.  **Look at the "triangle zone":** Focus on the area between the eyes and slightly above, rather than directly into the pupils.