I think it's possible that he wasn't lying, just not realizing about himself what it was that he wanted? Or if he's been in long term relationships, something familiar occurred , in a good way(for you-or not because of the end result) and he feared feeling that same pain again. Speaking from experience here. Not that there's anything that can convince them to take that chance, but it's much better to recognize than thinking of yourself as the flaw in the situation.

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