Liz....as we all say here, look at the actions, not the words. This man SHOWS you he loves you. He treats you well, he is honest with you. I think those qualities are the ones who show who he is and how he feels. Remember, anyone who has been in a bad relationship, including you, pack some baggage that is taken with them, for a long time. It's your actions through trust and honesty that will eventually help him put that guard down in time, just like his honesty and trustworthiness will do that for you.
Until then, I would keep looking at his actions and judging by them what sort of man he is.
Hugs to you.