Boyfriend is going through a rough patch, and said he can’t meet my needs rn

My (28F) boyfriend (33M) is going through a rough patch rn with his businesses. I think he may be going bankrupt. I told him I’ll be here to support him. But also he’s been neglecting me a bit. We have a very honest conversation about it. He said that he feels that his life is crumbling around him and he cannot meet my needs rn. Which is very accurate because my birthday came and went, and we didn’t do anything. Christmas came and went, I got him a gift, he did not get me anything. We were supposed to go away for valentines and we cancelled. It’s is hard being a supportive girlfriend but also advocating for myself. I guess I’m struggling to find the balance. I feel like I have to beg for his attention. I don’t want to break up with him, especially when he is this low, because what does that say about me as a person, and about our relationship? I really do love him.

I’m also in law school 4 hours away from him. And I just started working too. So I’m super busy.

But I also feel like he has his walls up and won’t fully open up to me. I’m assuming it’s because he is feeling ashamed.

We talked about breaking up, and both of us decided we don’t want to do that. I suggested a break, so he can focus on himself. Or we need to redefine the expectations in our relationship.

I love him with all my heart, but there is a part of me that if I need to break up with him for my own wellbeing, I will. I’ve worked way too hard to get to where I’m at, and won’t let anyone get in my way. I’d rather live with the regret of walking away from “the one” than regret jeopardizing my school and career in anyway.

Idk what to do. Any advice is appreciated!!