Do guys pick up on hints or can they never be sure a girl likes them unless they hear it? (from her or someone else)
He's my friend and so far I've prolonged the eye contact, done subtle touches in conversation (hand, wrist, back) , sat close enough so my leg was against his while we were sitting together (he didn't move it, not sure if he felt it), told him I'm inspired by him (he's a very creative & hard working guy), sent nice messages while he was sick, called him for help with things (as he says he's happy to help) and the latest was I told him I had missed him while was he on vacation. Is this enough to move on if he hasn't made a move yet? I'm of the belief that a guy will do all the vigorous pursuing if he likes a girl, but this guy claims he doesn't chase girls, he just waits for things to happen.
He'll often comment to me or in my presence that he's a funny looking guy and I sense he hasn't got the greatest self esteem but maybe he says that to try and put me off him.
There's counterproductive things I do though as well like talking to other guys, ( and it doesn't escape his attention though I am not TRYING to make him jealous, his mood will change and he won't talk to either of us), avoid eye contact if he's around, or walking past, etc. We were both in the car park at the beach one day and he said hi and I said "I gotta go, I'm meeting my mom" I wasn't, I was just nervous. He later said to me "I was gonna stop and chat but you were on a mission." I've also talked about other guys with him.
Am I playing games, being subtle or am I obvious enough and he's just not interested? I don't want to do his head in but I feel like I am.