I just texted him to say goodbye.

Feelings are two-sided, and one never knows what the other person thinks. If you really love him, I think you did the right thing. Although it cannot be said that one person's happiness is based on another person's pain, if two people are still together, the result may not necessarily develop in a good direction. Both you and your boyfriend are under pressure, so you should find the source of the pressure and try to solve it. You let go now, which is also a test for him. He can also have time to think about his feelings when he is with you and reminisce about those warm and romantic times. ...

Let go when it's time to let go. Holding it in your hand will only slowly stifle your feelings.