I don't understand either. It's a bizarre hobby for someone to have, leading on women for no reason. Maybe he's married and just likes flirting? Who knows. A friend of mine met someone online who turned out to just want money -- but it only took a month before the request came.

His behavior was very unkind and he is obviously hiding something. I am glad you found out before you got too involved. Did you ever google him? That was how we found out my friend's 'boyfriend' was a scammer.