<human>: I've been with my boyfriend for about a year and a half. We've had some ups and downs due to some extremely stressful situations where I've needed some support, but he tends to back away when I need it the most. 
Anyways, just recently he's told me that he needs space. I don't know how I can give him anymore space than what he has. He's got volunteering 3-4 days a week, school twice a week, and a part time job. I get to see him Fridays and I leave Saturday mid morning and the cycle repeats. 
I wish I could see him more than this because once a week is not ideal, but I understand that he is busy. He says he wants time with his friends and that I am in the way of that since I see him on his only free days. 
He's fairly introverted and I'm kind of in the middle. I love my free time and alone time, but I also want time with my boyfriend. Any redditors have any suggestions as to what I should do, or how I should handle this?
Thank you!

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<bot>: boyfriend sees me about once a week, doesn't have much time for me and friends. Says he needs space. What to do?