Met a guy on a train 7 years ago... recently got back in touch... does he like me? (Longish)?

[Petals]

I met a guy on a train 7 years ago and we hit it off well. We spent the 26 hours we had just chatting, playing cards and sharing music. He was travelling with his parents and they're awesome - made sure I was ok and were worried that I was travelling alone. Anyway, we kept in touch for a bit (email and chat) after that. But it kinda faded off and then a year ago he added me on fb. We've realised that there's been so many times that we've been in the same city or area but cuz we weren't in touch, we didn't meet up. A couple of weeks ago, I broke up with my bf (distance issues) and we've been talking everyday since. I finally got fed up of chatting one night and picked up the phone and called him. We talked for 4 1/2 hours - till 4am. It was amazing. We talked about everything - food, hobbies, music, past relationships, what we're looking for in relationships, stuff we'd done that we're not proud of, what the ideal wedding would be and where it would be, vices, family, even (creepily enough) family blood groups - not sure why that came up... but yeah. Anyway, we both had to be up early so we went to bed. The next evening, we chatted again and things were really nice... he was being really sweet and as we were talking I realised that I barely know him and I told him that. The next morning, he sent me a message saying that he wanted to make sure I realise that we're friends because we've not met for so long. I said I knew that and ofcourse we're friends... I mean, I barely know him and anything else would be a bit odd.
We didn't talk for a couple of days and then he started sending me messages asking if I was ok and why I wasn't talking to him. I said I was fine - just busy. He sounded panicky and I asked him if anything was wrong. He said he was worried about me. I am a chronic insomniac and he's been trying to get me to sleep early and asks me loads of questions about my day and how I'm feeling. It's bizarre that if I text him or send him a twitter message, he's online in about 5 minutes even if I didn't ask to speak to him. He's also been skyping with me every night that he can. I just got back from holiday and while I was away, he's been leaving me messages, coming online to chat late at night, and asking if everything is okay if I don't come online at nights. I told him I'd have a busy week and i'd be with people. He stays up to talk, asks how my friend who i was on holiday with is, and when I told him I don't want him to drink or get high on the weekend - he didn't. He's stayed sober and didn't smoke up since then. He's got an interview on Friday and has only told family and me. He's also looking for a job in a city close to me... says he wants to be able to see me often.
I don't get it. Any ideas? Also, a little explanation of why he's doing what he's doing would also be appreciated. Thanks.
Thanks for the concern that he is doped up... he does it recreationally. He does drink a lot but has promised to quit - I told him I don't like it. Will have to see. He's not creepy at all... he's sweet and funny. We do flirt occasionally and I told him I care about him and want him to sort himself out. I used to smoke up as well but I've quit and I've told him he needs to do the same. He said he will. Funny you say he could end up like a super possessive bf... he says that's the last thing he ever wants to be and I've told him I'd never date him if he was like that.

[Belovedbasketball660]

Well it sounds as if he REALLY REALLY likes you, but I think its kinda bordering on obsession. Its kinda creepy because you BARELY know the guy! I really hope he isnt a creep for your sake.

[KAL]

I think the guy is interested in more than just friends. If he drinks and smokes dope, though, are you sure you want that in your life. Drinkers and druggers are typically co-dependent and are ready to latch on to anyone who gives them any attention. Be cautious. Inviting co-dependent behavior types into your life is very careless. He sounds nice enough but like I said, just be cautious. Not just with him, with everyone.

[gajetitmorena]

Obviously he cares a lot about you! I'm not so sure whether he's just trying to be a good friend or likes you because I'm not sure if u said anything about flirting but if you see that coming on go for him if you like him.Try to talk to him and him questions as well it'll help =D
Best of Luck

[Amz]

Okay that is really strange. He says one thing but does the other. Actions speak louder than words, ya know?

I think he would be a possessive, jealous-type of boyfriend... but who knows!? Anyway.. he does seem super clingy.

I guess just left the cards fall where they may. He may or may not get a job close to you... wait and see what happens..