I'm sorry, Heywyre. I knew it, but I didn't want to be right. I'm happy he told you, but don't put too much stake in what he says. You were holding his feet to the fire, and he knew he'd run out of ways to weasle out. Which is good, and the entire purpose of this exercise , but doesn't (yet) make him trustworthy. It's a good first step. No less, no more.
And when I hear someone wants to get someone "out of their system" and that meeting them "was the only way for them to be sure they were over it", alarm bells ring once again.
I believe he loves you, and wants to do what is right, but remain vigilant. The mind is willing, and all that.