Who knows what he's thinking. Has he often made friends with all the women he's kicked to the curb? If not, I'd say he wants something more. Of course, he doesn't have the sense to not "sh$t where he eats", so why you would want him back I'm not sure. You have no real ties to him, you on your own, might as well just start fresh.
You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with. Dr. Wayne Dyer