He sounds like bad news.

Frankly he is your ex. You dated for 2 years. I fail to see how you weren't attracted to each other yet dated for two years. If you feel hurt by him having a girlfriend then it's not true friendship but rather ex relationship. Honestly I see why his gf might not want you around. I could see maybe you went on few dates and then decided to become friends, but two years? He is your ex. That's why he stopped calling when he found a gf. He maybe encouraged you to text the other guy in hopes you move on too.

As about ex and honesty. See if you asked the guys opinion and he responded it's one thing. But he gives you unsolicited opinion that pretty much says "you suck". No one asked his opinion. For your friend to say it's ok... is pretty much saying he is in agreement? That's not right coming from a friend?

Hang in there. You deserve good friendships and relationships. It doesn't sound good enough

If this so called friend doesn't call you, it will be easy to end. Just never call him either. It will just fade away. Hang in there. If friendship doesn't make you happy then there is no point