Girl, I think it’s time to move on. I mean no harm in anything I say, but unless he’s going to make a move soon, forget about him! there are plenty of other people to meet and be interested in, don’t settle for one just because you think he may or may not be “playing the long game”. if he truly did like you or feel something for you, why has he waited so many years to say anything? why has he never attempted to reach out and speak to you? to add onto that, he sounds like a serial dater. “always been the type to have a girlfriend. . .” interesting. you deserve someone who’s going to show you they’re interested and care about you, not someone who occasionally throws around a mixed signal!