Does giving a guy space really help will he miss me?

My boyfriend asked for space but also broke up with and he says if we meant to be we will find our way back together that he still loves me and Wants to be with me, I am hoping giving him space will help him miss me and realise what he is losing, please tell me if its helped for you? ๐Ÿ’”
Does giving a guy space really help will he miss me?
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