I need help, I am in dilemma?

So after 2.5 years of relationship, my boyfriend told me that let's keep this relationship at bay for now , and let's take space fr now, cuz it's hard for him to manage both studies and this relationship... he told me you study and i will too, cuz if he is unsettled after few years as has no job , he can't marry me? So he wants us to stay friends for a while , if he gets a job early the he told me we can get back , this way you won't be hurt.. for now just focus on you and your studies bla bla... so now I don't know , I am so confused , what should I do like is this okay or red flag? and he doesn't treat me like he used to do anymore? so what should I do, but also he doesn't let me go!! is he playing with me?

I need help, I am in dilemma?
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