Originally Posted by
basilandthyme
A 'break' means that he wants to end the relationship, but lacks the courage to do so. He'd rather leave you sitting, waiting in the wings than make a clean end.
The best way to regain your sanity is to take control of the situation: Refuse the break. Tell him that you're not going to wait around on the sidelines while he dithers about. If he doesn't 100% want you, then end things yourself.
And find out why you kept smothering him. This will continue to plague future relationships.