You've come a long way and it hasn't been easy. Big time congrats for that.
But you really need to cut loose any thoughts of trusting anything this guy says or does.
A few minutes later, he texted to forget about the festival because it was actually too far out of town. I didn't respond to his text, but I continued feeling off-balance and anxious. In fact, I have been in a funk since then.
He's playin' you just like a fish. When you're fishing and you get one on the line you pull them in for a while and then let the line out for a while before reeling them in. Keeps them off balance and tires them out.
This guy is a serial lying scum ball. He hunts for victims and says or does ANYTHING to use them.
Maybe check out getting some therapy so that you can recognize the reasons you're attracted to such a weasel. And no, his "redeeming qualities" don't count.