Why my crush gave me a dating advice?

I talked with him randomly and he told me what I should look for a guy. He told me to not date a player , go with average guy and. Etc.,

He told me that he will find girlfriend( same nationality with him).

Before that , I feel like he like me. I knew him for many years. Does this mean he see me as a friend?
Why my crush gave me a dating advice?
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