I guess my problem is that I don't give out any hints. I don't know how to.
A guy and I dated, but it wasn't until my friend messaged me and said, "Brad thinks you don't like him and he's about to back off." With that said, I just told him I did like him and not sure how to drop those hints.
I think one reason people don't flat out tell each other hey I like you is because if one person only feels that way, it's difficult to go back to being just friends. I've noticed that happen too far often, and if the same thing happens and happens, you'll be less and less likely to tell the girl (or if you're a woman, tell the guy) hey I like you, even if you two do mesh well together and others think you two have the best shot out of anyone for a relationship. I think it's just gotta be more you gotta get it out there, and once you do, let God determine where it goes after. If she (or he) says "I like you too), bravo! If she (or he) says " I just want to be friends) God gives you a great sister or brother in Christ. If it ruins the friendship, thank God for the time you did have together, and put your trust in Him for the next person you come across.