My bf of a 1 1/2 broke up with me because he felt he wasn't ready for a relationship and wanted to work on himself, but tells me he still loves me and cares about me. This is the healthiest relationship i've ever had, and i can't even wrap my head around him not being in my daily life. We're about to talk about it, but i dont know how not to be manipulative and beg him to stay. All my happiness and self esteem ive had has been based on him, all my hope for the future, and even just me getting up and taking care of myself on the daily. I know that's not healthy but I really feel like my whole world is ending. I was so sure he was 'the one' for me, and it's even harder as he's telling me how lovely i am and how much he loves me. I don't even think i'll be able to speak, ive been crying all my waking hours and am broken out in hives. Most of my other breakups were messy (they hurt me or i split and didnt feel as it was fair to tjem for me to stay with them) and i really want him to do what's best for him. Anyone else been in a similar situation, how did you cope?