Yes, I can make sense of it - because a similiar situation happened to me.
He doesn't love you. His actions speak volumes. He lies and says he loves you, just to make like he's not the bad-guy.
Was this primarly a LDR/on-line romance? Then you are right - it was never REAL.
Also - he likely has someone else.
If you continue to hurt about what's happened, then I suggest you seek counselling, because these type of relationships can really f*ck with your head and heart.
In a LDR a woman goes along thinking "wow, this guy truly loves me for ME"...but
when it's 100% mental and emotional, and 0% physical, then don't expect a guy to stay committed for very long
unless the two of you have made definite plans, and the mutual goal is to dissolve the distance between you, and be together.
He already told you months ago that it was all too much work for him.
Oh well, his loss...there's thousands of good (even great) guys right in your same area code......
Take care