Yes that's how I felt about it. And I think I was right to think that way lol because they are still together a year later...
Yes they do give a lot of false hope unfortunately. I think it's just impossible to "channel" someone's feelings anyway lol. That's crap
Personally I do believe readers can channel feelings and what they are saying about him can be true, but as many have said, it doesn't mean he will act on his feelings. He might think you're the love of his life and he also may feel you are far above anything he could have ever imagined. (not saying this is your situation) but he would have anxiety out the wazoo thinking you might find someone better. That would always be in the back of his mind, so he would get with a woman he felt wasn't too high out of his reach. He can still love you, but be too small internally to put in all the work he thinks is necessary to keep you. It's bizarre really, but mainly just go by his actions (is he calling you, communicating, seeking you out, etc), if not, he is going to stay where he is, at least for the time being and then just settle if he doesn't come back.
Are readers telling you what he feels or telling you what he will do? These are both two different things.