One month NC, he reaches out to ask if he we can message as friends. Can someone please explain his logic.

I stood my ground, I essentially told him “I have friends, I am not looking for friendship in you. I think deep down you want access to my intimacy, emotionally and sexually. Whether for now, or later. So it’s best if we stay no contact.”

The guy basically says “Well I really care about you, and it feels nice to chat and send messages. You’re the person I’ve got the closest with”. Basically how it makes him happy to hear about my day and stuff.

Now keep in mind, this was over more than two messages. We also called over this. He also took someone out for drinks TONIGHT. He is also 43 years old (I am 21. Don’t ask).

He also has a lively roster of women. A roster of women I encouraged him to message to “have a nice chat with”

This guy essentially wants to message because it makes him feel good. Like I don’t understand this backwards logic. What is wrong with him?