Trusting, I agree w/Bea...actions speak louder than words. It sounds to me like he's having a moment of clarity. He's not out of the woods yet and I would listen, but keep your expectations at zero.
I hate to say this, but if he is aware of your wanting to start up a business and a "boyfriend", I'd be a triffle bit leery of his intentions for now. Be careful what you share w/him. When they are like this, the best thing to do is listen, offer up no advice and do not share much of your life w/them. Until he can prove himself to be worthy of your trust, the less you tell him the better.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
