in my early 20's when i was dating, i never really put a man in my son's face unless i knew he was going to be around for a while. at that time guys would come and go.
the response that he gave it sounded like he was hurt in his past badly and he's carrying that hurt around.
i woundnt bother to call him, you are a princess and you need to be with someone who is going to cherish you. if you call him and he comes back, he's going to hurt you again.
another piece of advice is be a private detective when it comes to the guys you let in your life. if you are careful with the kind of guys you let in your house, your protecting your heart from being hurt.
for example i've been hurt alot and i look at my past and i ignored the warning signs guys give, and in the end i wind up hurt.