If a guy says his feelings for you will never change, does he mean it?

Anonymous
I was in a relationship but ended up falling in love with another man. I felt terrible so I ended the relationship and spent some time alone. I ended up getting back into my old relationship. The man I am in love with during this time has gotten into a relationship as well. Seeing him again and finding this out hurt, because of how much I loved him. I understood because of the situation, but I told him I probably couldn't be his friend. He then confessed that he loved me too, and that he probably will always feel this way even though that could end up being a bad thing. Part of me was glad to hear this, but the other part of me felt like this only made me hurt more. He wants to stay friends, but I feel like it's a bad idea for both of us. Can a man really stay in love with someone forever? Even if they aren't together? Part of me feels like he was just trying to make me feel better about us not being together. I also realized during all of this that getting back into my old relationship was probably a bad idea. I love my partner, but it's more like a comforting love than anything romantic. I don't know how things got so messy. Sometimes I just want to move far away and start over with just me.
If a guy says his feelings for you will never change, does he mean it?
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