@Celicablue ,
He wants to be your 'friend' in order to secure you as his backup **** if the new gal doesn't work out.
Sorry to be crude, but that's all he sees you as, and I suspect that's all he sees most women as.
Go to therapy. Go directly to therapy. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200.
And talk about self-esteem. Talk about your future, and how you can make it better.
And while you're waiting for your appointment, block Romeo on all forms of social media. The guy's toxic. Don't let him drag you down any further than he already has.
Oh, and if you are ever feeling suicidal, please reach out to a doctor.