I guess it might be awkward if she says "my boyfriend and I blah blah blah," but the main idea behind this communication is in its vagueness to avoid said awkwardness. There's a subtle exchange when it comes to communication with another person -- often there's another, different conversation going on below physical words; one ruled by tonality, body language, facial expressions, and situational context. These elements are not singular, and all harmonize as part of an unspoken symphony of communication.
Master this, and you will master talking to most people. A lot of folks are hard to communicate with, and that's fine. That's their problem, not yours.
Dive in, take risks, make mistakes. Look back and see what works... or didn't. Don't be afraid to fail, because it's better to fail and learn than never try. Or don't try. It's on you and your own happiness if you want to share a relationship with someone. Women don't owe you anything.