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Boyfriend and exams

Hi, I was just looking for some advice on what to in my relationship. My boyfriend and I are in long distance relationship becasue of university and have been together 3 years now. We had some problems before we went to separate universities but now the problems have become more prominent in our relationship and I am really unhappy with it. Previously he has never listened to why I am unhappy but after a really big falling out last week he is understanding why I am unhappy and wants to do anything to make it work, but because the problems have gone on so long now I am pretty much giving up in our relationship - the bad stuff is outweighing the good stuff for me. He wants to come and see me to talk through it but I know that nothing he says can change how I feel at the moment. The problem Im really having is that I have exams at the end of this term which are really important to my course, I cant deal with the stress of this at the same time. I want to basically break it off/go on a break or something until we are both home and then we can talk and see about rebuilding the relationship but as starting over from the beginning again if that makes sense. Do you guys think this is being unfair to him as its harsh to expect someone to not speak to me for weeks but to be there when I have the time? Im not sure what to do as my exams are so important.
I'd appreciate any advice please especially if you might have been in a simialr situation
Thanks