<human>: My boyfriend and I were living together for the last year. Then he decided he needed a break. We've had lots of ups and downs this year. But they were typical growing pains in my mind.

He's been unhappy with his life, so he moved in with his parents, quit his job, and does not have any intention of moving back with me. We were living in a small town really far away. Hence the break. 

He wants time to be selfish and have space to figure himself out, start a new career, etc. And he is still bitter that we had to move so I could go to school. He says this isn't about other women and he could still see us together in the future.

I am at a loss for how to handle this. I am miserably sad that he doesnt want to be together. We can talk normally but every time I bring up our relationship he gets defensive and I get even more depressed. I had no idea this was coming and don't know how to cope. I dont know how long to wait before he is ready again.

Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?
<bot>: bf in quarter life crisis and decides he needs a break. i am depressed and dont know how to cope/handle it.