At least your boyfriend is being honest. For the first time in my entire life I was considered clingy by an ex (and broken up with over it). It threw me back because he never mentioned it before the breakup. His friends were my friends so I didn't know when I wasn't invited.

I suggest finding a project to occupy yourself with. Buy a cookbook, start a fitness regimen...anything to pass the time. I bet you'll actually enjoy the "me" time once you get into it. And then you can cook dinner for the boy!