Is there a place for this type of thing in modern society?

Two people meet, they may like each other platonically but one of them decides to maintain the friendship in the hope that the other can develop deeper feelings, by them winning you over with their charming personality.

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AmbivalentFriability · 26-30

I think that's something you should be open about. Because what if the other person just doesn't want that at all on any level and thinks you're both just good friends? Then you both end up disappointed, frustrated, and hurt.
I totally think starting a relationship as friends and making a conscious decision to see where it goes can work. Much better than rushing into a serious relationship.