So he was when he wasn't in a relationship, at least that's what Jean assumed. Something had to have happened to make him this way. As far as she knew he was always truthful to her.
"I hope you find someone," she meant it when she said it. She was definitely interested, but the rumors it would cause would be damaging to both their reputations.
"Tell you what, I'll keep tabs on you, if you'll keep tabs on me."