Why not wait on him? if says loves me?

You may not want to hear it, but you should do thing for YOU right now. He is finding himself. You should do the same. Reconnect with friends and family. Try a new sport or hobby. Join a club of some sort. Don't focus on him. I know it's hard, but you have to allow yourself to move on. You never know what is in store for the future. Give him time and space. If he decides he does love you and wants to be with you, then he will be back. If not, there is someone else out there that will be better for you.