I think it would be right that you two take a break for a few weeks till he can work something out. But it is still right that you at least text him a once a week to make sure he is alright or if he wants to talk about him working out his stress. Don't text him to much because then that would ruin the point of the break.

What you should tell him is that you two need a break for a few weeks till he is a little bit better. Also tell him that you are not breaking you two apart, but only a few weeks break. Sometimes a break can save a relationship from going overboard.

I think that the guy is just trying to be sincere. I know that personally, I'd say the exact same thing if I was in that situation.

If he's been stressed out and distant recently he's most likely sincere. If you're unclear on the situation you should definitely ask him about it - what issues would build up? Why is he worried?
If you're concerned about your relationship, maybe you could plan a surprise for him for when he gets back, just the two of you. Something to help him relax and show him how much you care.

In all honestly, taking a 'break' during a two week vacation sounds a little sketchy to me. Maybe he just wants to spend his vacation single so he can do whatever he wants? If he just needs time to think, two weeks apart is like a break in itself - I don't know why it would have to be made so official. I hope this isn't the case and he just needs space to figure things out, just be careful and best of luck to you.

Dude you can ask us whether or not we think he's being sincere or not, but you're the one who knows him and you know what he's like. So perhaps you should ask yourself the question "do I have any reason to doubt him?" Is he a truthful person who would tell you if there was a problem? Is he the kind to ditch you? Imagine you had his personality and think what he would do. It seems to be more swayed towards him being sincere doesn't it? He's stressed out with a lot of things at the moment you say. Well - if you were stressed out, had family issues, friend issues, school issues etc. would you really want the extra stress of tending to a lover? He doesn't have the energy to maintain a relationship by the sounds of it from what you've said. You need to give him the benefit of the doubt for now and see what happens when he's back from his vacation - only then can you make an informed decision based on what his actions are upon returning.

Lotsa huggles from Anna

Okay, I think he's being sincere to be honest 'cause in this situation it just sounds like it..

Well, hell. I still don't understand it.. I know the OP is s'posed to be the one getting answers, but why does he need to go on a break just because he's going on holiday?! :confused:
I went to France when I had a boyfriend, and I went for 2 weeks, but that doesn't mean I broke up with my boyfriend 'cause I was going on vacation?

You said he needs to sort out stresses too.. You guys been going rough then?

Awww, I think you'll be fine, honestly

He sounds sincere, so I think he is.

k...hes trying to be nice nd break it to u so that u dnt think hes doing anything stupid,anyway dnt get worked up about it ur only human u should have concerns

That sounds perfect to me And I see his logic too. He's trying to say that because he's stressed now, he would rather put the relationship on hold so that you don't end on bad terms, meaning that he feels he or you will be distant before the relationship. He just wants to make sure it's okay now and have a fresh start after he's had chance to relax That's normal and he's being really mature and rational about things. Don't worry dude, it's fine x

Taking a break isn't really a bad thing. specially when the relationship is going trhough a rough patch. you guys can take a break from the same old thing.

I'll play the devil's advocate and say he is just being passive-aggressive and doesn't have the nerve to end it properly. Seriously, how much "stress" could there be if you were in a good relationship?

Hope I'm wrong :blush:

From the guy's perspective, you should probably keep in touch with him during his break (Text is pretty good since it isn't too demanding, but if you two call/videochat/etc that's fine, whatever works). Just go easy on him, as long as he knows that your feelings toward each other are still mutual there's nothing wrong with taking some time off to focus on other interests or get away from it all.