My boyfriend broke up with me but said we shouoldn't talk right now..?

So I've sent him a text requesting some space and few texts of some things to think about and how I would be there for him through this hard time; He said wants to be friends but because I couldn't he said fine then we will be nothing and not talk well atleast not for awhile. He also said he still likes me and I know he has stuff to think about and is going through a tough time. I haven't been begging or pleading to get back together with him but I did tell him that space is good for us and I agree and let him know I am interested in getting back together but will continue moving on.

If he said we shouldn't talk any more atleast not for awhile does that mean this is a break? He still wanted to be friends, invited me for xmas and he and my friend work together and he didn't tell her anything that happened and normally he does. he even told her I was going over for xmas. he asked me not to tell my friend so I thought he was going to tell her we broke up but he didn't he only told her he still had to by xmas presents

Also I know he is dealing a lot with his family and our families our similar my brother also said he probably does't know how to handle the fact that he finally met a girl that he can really relate to and understands where he is coming from.

If he wanted to have been broken up wouldn't he have told me friend? he also said You have done nothing wrong I just want to be single.