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my boyfriend broke up w me because he said he needed to focus on himself and school and i just think that's a sorry excuse to break up w someone over. relationships are there to boost each other and push each other.. even when things get tough. i love this boy w everything but maybe he's just scared and not mature enough for a relationship. he wants to be friends but i can't. i need help on any advice and if anyone has gone thru something like this i want to know your opinions and what you did.. should i wait for him but better myself in the process or should i just give up on him and us which is something i don't want to do...