Well my guy and I decided on a mutual break. He still tells me he loves me and everything. We've been thinking about it for awhile since both of us have been unhappy. We still talk about things. Today he told me no matter what happens to us he still wants to be there for me and be one of my best friends, which i appreciate dearly. He still wants us to hang out, but I really don't know if we should or not. I asked him if he wants the engagement ring back he told me that it's his ring and he decides whether he wants me to keep it or not. The ring is his mom's old ring. He doesn't believe this will be a permanent break up, but from what i've read I'm just a safety net. I just don't know what to believe. I have been crying and been reflecting on our past relationship, which started out good until we moved into together. We do realize that we shouldn't of so early in the relationship. He basically wants to start over with me. I just don't know what to do

I'm just needing some advice. Thanks for all reading this.