<human>: Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?

He's been pretty distant for about two weeks now. First week he was on vacation with his best friend, so I understood not hearing from him. I did try and contact him once or twice during through text, but if he didn't reply, I didn't bother. Then when he came home he still barely talked to me. Finally I managed to talk to him today and he says that he wants to take a break, not necessarily break up, just not talk to each other for a while. He wants freedom. I'll admit I haven't been the best girl friend, I've been a little clingy, but I've always tried to give him space. 

We've been friends for about five years, but we've had periods of not talking and what not like this before, but this is the first time we've dated and had this happen.

I was upset, but I told him that I didn't care what he did, as long as he didn't talk about it. He also questioned what we should do about our "Facebook" status, but I said not do anything.since we aren't broken up. I don't fuckin know. This is my first real relationship and I really don't know what to think of it. 

He assured me that he loved me. And he even tried to make me laugh when I was upset. He says that he hopes that this is for the better, and that he wants things to work out. I think he wants to hang with his friends for the summer because he hasn't really seen them since he's been at college. He's not the kind of guy that would say something like that and not.mean it. He may just be honestly confused. I just want to know that to do. Thanks.

Also sorry for any errors. I'm typing on my phone and its a little difficult
<bot>: started dating best friend of five years, he wanted to go on a break. New to relationships and not sure what to do.