Love gone clear

He and I have been dating for 2 years. No title other than in a growing relationship. Without going into great detail, hes seeing a therapist because he is trying to find himself. He's lived a very lonely life as an athlete. Hes always carrying the pressure of trying to please everyone. We both care for and love each other. However, after talking with his therapist he realized and accepted that he was expecting too much from the person he cares about the most..me. He proposed that since he now realizes that it wasn't fair to me, that we just be friends. He said he honestly has no clue id he can really handle that, but he can no longer be selfish and expect me to just deal with his issues. He realized that there was no clarity on if I was his woman or he was my man even though we both acknowledged that we were indeed in a "relationship." Now, I can tell he was very nervous about having this conversation with me. He wanted my opinion on what I thought. I agreed. We agreed nothing physical. He said if we crossed that physical line, I would never have to wonder if I was his woman. He is honestly trying to be a better person so I know this is for the best. So why am I hurting so much? I don't know that I know how to just be his friend even tho we had a great friendship within the relationship. I just don't know how to separate. I know he loves me..he loves me enough to let me go for now and when he gets to that place IF I'm still here...I just need to know how to deal with this. Do I try to get over him purposely or do I just live? How do I do this? How do I go on knowing that we both love each other to a point where even in this conversation I could tell he didn't want to say it, but he knew he had to. I'm so messed up right now...

sounds so confusing no wonder you feel lost. It sounds like he's depressed and deliberately pushing everything 'good/great out of his life. Firstly just go 'day by day, cry when you have to, sit and stare at the wall when you need to. Daydream ways that the 2 of you will find a way to get back together (if only to make you feel better for a short period of time). I tried keeping it to myself hoping that if we got back together (no-one would have even known we had separated), It's been 2 months for me (can't compare to what you have happening though), I cry a little less often, still 'hope'he will 'wake up'and realise he made a mistake.When your ready try to keep busy. I;ve found this site really helpful for some reason sharing/reading what others post has helped me not feel so alone. I really wish you all the best