Confused about love

I have been an on and off "relationship" with a Muslim guy for the past 3 years. I am Christian and this would be very scandalous and would (actually) ruin my life because I have very strict parents. For the first 6 months, it was emotional. Now it is entirely physical and we have done everything besides sex. We only speak if we want a quick hook up. We're both aware that we have no future together and wouldn't want to deal with the complications. I still get confused because last time we hooked up he mentioned things like how good of a person I am and that I should learn more about his religion. None of my friends know this is still going on. First, I want to know why he keeps coming back into my life and second how can I be strong when he does and just end it.

Please be very clear in your mind that he is coming back to you for physical pleasure only. The day, you are strict and tell him that you would let him touch you, he will reduce the frequency but he will keep trying. He gets it very easy. It is your life. You shut him off once for all. Change number, block him, and tell him that you were not interested anymore. Note you will be in trouble very soon if you donot sever this tie.

Hooking up physically has a way of getting out of control. Since you don't want to deal with the complications then stop while your'e ahead. If you only talk to each other if you want a "quick hook up" then that answers your question of why he keeps coming back.