looking at this from just a bit different angle.... do you think he may possibly feel helpless as to how to walk thru those feelings with you and in an attempt to strengthen you will say the things he does???? Just a thought.... may be worth exploring anyway...
If he is an otherwise great guy who 'loves you to pieces' and there is just a communication block that can be worked thru.... it'd be a shame to let that be the reason for a split.
In the end, you know your heart... if the feelings and the interests are just not there for you then it is only fair that you cut him loose now and spare either of you anguish further down the road.
don't fret... just be realistic.
Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.