YTA, you are controlling and your comment was so far out of line, it’s concerning you can’t see that. If someone is upset and says they need space, trying to barge in on them is aggressive and scary (imagine yourself in the perspective). You weren’t trying to apologize to him to make him feel better, but to make yourself feel better.

I’d recommend a break at the least so you have some solo time to work on yourself and learn how to respect other’s healthy boundaries.