Stuck

So my ex and I have known each other for almost 2 years. We began dating in January and broke up officially in October. We still speak as it was a mutual breakup and were good friends. The other day he was being an asshole and later told me why. He said that he loves me and he’s scared of that because he knows that one day he will mess it up or his business will ( he own a football company). He think I’ll make him choose me over his business. I’ve told him that’s not something I’d do because I know how hard he’s worked and I know he’s not bound to one place forever. Basically he told me he’s purposely trying to push me away because he doesn’t want to hurt me, and it’s hard for him because he loves me, and wants me but knows that he will have says where he doesn’t want to be in a relationship and he knows he’ll hurt me. I’ve been giving him all space and not talking to him. He still texts me here and there just to say hi. He told me he doesn’t believe i wouldn’t give him an ultimatum (His last two girlfriends did). I dont know what else to do to prove to him I’m nothing like them. Hes admitted I’m different than anyone he’s ever dated and that’s what drew us together as friends. I guess idk what to do. I love him duh and I’m not asking him to be with me but I just want to remain friends but he wants to push me away, make me hate him so he can move on. What would you do? Try to prove to him that im here for whatever and won’t hurt him or let it go