Hey T, I am sorry if you felt I was harsh. I didnt mean to. Honestly. I was trying to be honest and give you my explanation of what happened. I sort of agree with your friend on some points about now, your BFs last actions/discussion. I dont know so much about the past.
You are wondering if you should back off. I'd say that backing off would mean "no contact" and I dont think that no contact would do you any good after a year. No contact and becoming unvailable works in other cases I believe. It's hard to DB when your BF lives in another city. I dont know what to suggest. I just think you did NOT overdo it. Dont blame yourself for anything... He felt he needed to make a statement and he did... K