You're probably so confused right now. You want to believe him... he may want to believe himself.
I was in your position... initially. Years later, now, my life is being blown apart.
If I had seen the clues, realized their weight. If I had trusted my gut, took action. ?
It will only get harder. For both of you. There is love between you, but it may be in different form. Try and communicate now, before you build an entire life together and there's so much more to lose.