As a guy who has been in the dating scene for a long, I can speak for my fellow males when I say that asking a female out requires more than just like her. Life occurs, and I believe that in many situations, the guy (not you) feels the need to "get things in order" before being ready to date—regardless of how much he likes you. When a guy develops feelings for you, he will want to chat to you all the time and as frequently as possible. He may not have a decent conversation starter on the tip of his tongue or know what to say to you. But he won't care, and it won't matter. He just wants to chat to you.