Do I stay or do I leave?

I've been in this ldr with this guy for like 8-9 months and yeah, I fell head over heels over him. Though recently, like a week or two ago, he broke up with me and (excuse my language) an ass hat and revealing something personal to a friend and making me look like a fool. Like I was really hurt by all of this and confronted him about it. The dude says he just wants to see me improve and wants the better for me and still says he cares about me. Which I thought was full of bullshit. I told him I'm not his girlfriend and that I will be looking for other people, especially if they were nearby. He was fine with that, but didn't worry much about it and said that he would just keep me close instead. Like he still loves me, but broke up with me? He's really trying his best to show how much he cares and trying to support me and coach me throughout this mess. He's trying to change and wants me to change with him. To be honest, I was ready to move on and now I might be having a few second thoughts, but I really did mean if I can find someone else, then I would go after them. I just... Really gotta focus on me before anyone else. This is really exhausting tho.

First off, think of why the break up happened in the first place. Was it reasonable? Selfish? If he really does want the best for you and to improve, then he does care. Seems that he probably felt as if he was holding you down and began to develop some doubts. Perhaps, you should communicate with him a little more to see if there can be a solution. Just because there's one issue doesn't mean it should end. Figure out the issue(s), see if it can be fixed, and decide if it's worth to try again. Good luck.

This is just my personal opinion. But, it sounds like he is trying to utilize a manipulation tactic. My ex did this numerous times. Theu say they want the best for you but are trying to get to to change into someone you are not. And they make it sound like they are going to change, but they will not. My suggestion, tell him to walk on the sidewalk and move forward and do the same yourself. If someone loves you, there is no need to change, because you are exactly who they love. That's my two cents. I hoped it help. Just remember you're strong, independent, and beautiful all the time. And you have the strength to persevere through anything.