he says he cares....

Yes I agree with Angelina ... A serious talk where you tell him your feelings and he listens and vice versa . A relationship is two parted not just one talking and the other NOT listening .
If he can't listen and try to help with your problems now what will he ever do if you marry and have kids .....
Or the everyday stress of working ...paying bills or even sickness.
What would he do if you get sick ... leave you because he can't handle it because he has his own problems????????
I would seriously think about the future before I invested more time into this relationship .
Good -luck to you girl .... Hope all turns out well