He encourages you to take a girls’ night out
The two of you have reached a level of maturity within your relationship that means you’re not following each other like puppy dogs. It’s okay to take some time away from each other; you two share a trust and a relationship level that can tolerate temporary distance. What’s most important is that your guy understands that it is important to spend time apart and with friends. He’ll be supportive, and this means that he’s thinking about your needs, not just his.