I would give him the space he is asking for. I would personally not have any contact with him for at least a year meaning don't pick up his calls, don't respond to his texts just leave him alone. Now as I am saying this I don't want you to think I am taking his side and blaming you cause I am not I think you need a break from him also. Take up new hobbies and meet a new man. This illness we have really sucks. As a side note he might be trying to protect you from himself cause he feels guilty about the way he treats you I have pushed people away in for this reason.

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