You're all probably asking the wrong person really because I DO like all the texting etc. 
I don't want to generalise but unless it's all bravado in front of mates, most blokes are about as complicated as an on/off switch.
They/we don't really look for hidden meanings. We do appreciate straight talk though, even if it's upsetting. I know some of you don't want to be blunt though because if you don't want to see or speak to a man anymore, you still might feel bad about upsetting him, so it gets sugar-coated. You just run the risk of being misinterpreted.
What you could be saying as a metaphorical kick up the arse to get an idea about how he feels about you could be taken as being dumped or you losing interest.
On the other hand, you suggesting in a roundabout way that you think you should see less of each other might have him thinking you just want to do it with clothes on in future.
Some blokes are clueless. ( 
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Some are just rude and ignorant.
Some are very clued up but just like playing games.
Straight talking will usually get you your answers. What you do with those answers is the key really. It'll define what kind of person you are, what you want out of life and what would make you happy.
(sorry for the mansplaining)