This, right here. Don’t date people who play mindgames. Start a relationship the way you mean for it to continue; with open and honest communication.

Yes, obviously flirting is about dropping hints, and that’s fine, but at the point where the hinting stops and one party says “I’m into you and I hope you’re into me too”, there should be no bullshit. If you like someone you show them the basic respect of saying what you fucking mean.