Will my ex talk to me eventually?

My ex-boyfriend and I broke up about a month ago. I posted the long story in another question, if you need details. It was a hard and sad break up, as we both did not want it, especially me. He is just not ready for a relationship right now and does not know what he wants. He was very adamant on remaining friends, and preceded to talk to me nearly every day since we broke up. I care for him so deeply and always want to be there for him, but I know that being friends is not healthy right now, as I still have not been able to get over him, and it just gives me false hope that we will get back together in the future. He said he would like to and there is a def chance that we could, but I do not want to even think that is a possibility, as to not get my hopes up. Last week, I had to make the heartbreaking decision that we should stop talking for a while. He was upset and said that he wanted to keep talking to me without question and could not imagine not talking to me. I explained why I need some time, and he agreed that we should stop talking for a week or two and see where it goes from there. It has been a week today, and I haven't contacted him at all and have not heard from him either. I am getting so nervous and worried, and think that he already forgot about me and could care less. Why would he not try to get in touch with me? Is he just respecting what I asked and will eventually talk to me? I don't want us to lose each other forever. I don't know if he is just waiting to hear from me while I am waiting to hear from him, but I figured he would contact me no matter what if he really cared and missed me. I feel so sad and empty, so lost without him. :( Thank you so very much for listening and for your advice.