Boyfriend asked for space

It sounds like you suggested he work on himself, and now that’s what he’s doing, most likely due to the intensity of the recent fight. But there is no timetable—it might take him a little while, it might take a long time. And if talking to every one but you about his state of mind rn is part of his process, so be it. Since he’s doing what is best for him, you must now do what’s best for you. Decide what you can live with. If waiting around is making you miserable, then breaking up formally might make sense. And if waiting is something you choose to do, that’s cool too, but you’ll have to find ways to fill your time so that ur not focusing on him and his timeline. The next step is urs to determine for yourself.

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