What does it mean when a guy says “don’t send hints, we grown, just talk to me” mean?

[Pineapple223]

I can’t figure out if it’s like when you like someone and your hinting at it rather than just saying it. Or if it’s just a general statement about hinting u want to talk to them (not romantically) but not actually taking the Initiative To actually speak to that person.

[LoU_Hades]

Hints of a person that you have an emotional connection with can be taken as accusations. But sometimes is this just a test whether your partner really hears and comprehends what you have said.

[boggboss]

It clearly means if you like him say it don't send hints

[Glen68]

He wants to know how you feel

[ivanhunterjo]

It means be a straight shooter and tell him

[weaverman]

He means if you want sex just tell him