it’s ok to to a break from people you care about if you or the other can’t give want is needed. it’s also important to have people in your life who are stable or know how to navigate difficult times without sacrificing their or anyone else’s needs, not to just rely on them but to be inspired by their energy. you are who u surround urself with
He might be doing really bad as well. thats a sign he is not doing okay mentally. if you both arent doing okay, then that is not a good thing because then neither of you can be there for each other then its really hard to get reassurance. Maybe try comforting him sometimes. He seems like he’s in a really dark place and really might need it. I know its probably hard for you too at the moment but in this relationship scenario i think either one of you have to be stable cuz if neither of you can’t