I am dating again, but i cannot get over my ex.

I have a really big problem. For starters, me and my ex are still trying to be friends. We were together for 2 years and then off and on again until last summer. I am out there trying to date again, but I constantly compare other guys to him. What's even worse is sometimes the way he treats me and the things he says to me, make me think that we might have another chance. When I press him about it, he brushes it off. I just don't know how to cut him off entirely but I know that I will not ever be able to move forward if I don't. Please help!

It'll be okay !

I know how you feel! I've had a really similar situation. even to this day i still think there's little reminders in his words and hidden meanings..
it's mind games, but usually for a cause.
i always compare boyfriends to previous ones - especially ones i was deeply, and still am, in love with.
i know exactly how you feel, i get the same feelings from your writing as what i would do if this was my own plea for help.
do you feel jealous or angry when you hear things about him and other women? do you wonder whether you will become paranoid? do you still go 'aww' when you see photos of him?
all you can do is think what went wrong in the relationship, what annoys you about him. it sounds absurd, but corner all thoughts of tenderness and despair of this lost love that you have towards him as a partner, just keep the ones of friendship e.g. sense of humour.
do little things like not jumping to talk to him online. it's so hard - i know. wean yourself off him.
it sometimes takes years.
and you will feel that anger when he has someone else.
but when someone better and perfect comes along, be prepared to fall in love again.
keep your chin up hun, it will get better