He said I love you as a person?

My ex and i broke up and became friends. My mood was down bec noone loved me i told him. He said i love you. I said we both know you're saying this to make me happy. He said no. I love you. I really care for you a lot. I said then why did u leave me. He said i love you as a person and then said goodnight
He said I love you as a person?
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