You have entered a dimension not of sex or of love but of companionship. That's the signpost up ahead, you've entered...The Friend Zone!
Pretty much you tell a guy is not interested by how he's acting right here. To his credit, he's trying to let you down gently and be nice about it. He could have hooked up with you and just never called back. But if you're dropping hints and he's not picking them up, it's time to start looking elsewhere.
Look on the bright side: he's still being nice to you and he's not a douchebag, so you've chosen your hook-ups well.
what about a guy you have known for a long time who doesn't want to hook up anymore, but does want to hang out because he cares about you, but he's "not ready to date or fall in love again" after a recent break up.
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This situation sucks hard!!! I have been there recently...break it off break it off now! It will hurt at first and to be honest you should really not even have any communication with him. I get he is a friend (going through it right now), but it will become so much harder the longer you hold on. He sounds like a great person and respects you but, he just doesn't feel the same way and wants to still be friends. Hopefully, he will realize what an awesome person you are. If not someone who thinks the world of you will come into your life. Good luck, you will get through this. I know I slowly am.
Seems like a nice guy, and maybe the "friend zone" isnt such a bad thing, maybe he has a point! what if he has found someone else? you should move on, too! forgive and forget, but dont be mad at him, all boys make descisions for the same reason, but they will never tell you what it is!