"it can't mean much if the guy can't line up his action & words."
his words are said to extract himself while trying not to hurt your feelings, and to throw you a bone because after 2 years you're obviously still hurt and desperate, and try to get you to move on already <-- all typical guy behavior.
his actions are what he really means.
"In a ham and eggs breakfast, the hen is involved, but the pig is committed".
