What do you do and how do you act when your boyfriend says he needs time and space?

just give him the space he needs .. much better if you will gave him the Universe. ='p

In my opinion and experience, he wants to be with other people without you around. Whether its just to experience life alone b/c he was previously involved in another relationship and didn't get that chance, or b/c they want to experience life without you to see which is more important or enjoyable to him. Maybe, he already has found someone else and this will give him the chance to see if it can go somewhere better with them, than with you. Sometimes, they just want to be with the guys, but usually if those guys are cheaters, he will follow their lead. Some want the best of both worlds and just don't want to be lying to you about what they are doing, so taking a break gives him the chance to be free without hurting you. Guilt-free freedom. The best of both worlds. Just my opinion. That previous answer was great and full of possibilities. This is just one man's point of view, "kick him to the curb." He's more than likely looking for a way out without seeming like a "Bad Guy". It's hard sometimes to just say it's over, sooooo....Hey here's an answer: "I NEED MY SPACE". So give his space, preferrably outer space.Les Give it to him! I went through this. Give him his space! And be matter a fact about it. No questions ask. Don't act needy or sad or pouty. And make sure he knows that you are fine and doing fine without him! Keep yourself busy too. Change the way you look as well. If you wanted to go straight or curly or you've always wanted to get streaks (flattering of course) then get them. Look good for you and keep an active social life. I did all of this and he came back and even went as far as finally bringing me home to meet his family to show me how much he was ready to commit. We were dating for a few years and he never brought me home. He just needed a swift kick in the pants, a reality check that he could actually loose me to someone else. I looked good, I made him believe that I was feeling great even though I missed him. And it tore him up. Now the risk with this is that he is in fact seeing someone else (which I believe my guy wanted to do but didn't want to cheat on me so he "needed his space.") This could drive him to her but chances are if he really loves you, like my guy loves me, he will have second thoughts and not want to lose you.