Original Reddit post

(22F) have a friend (31 M) we met in collage years ago and always stayed in contact. We haven’t seen each other since 2022. We were never super close but I have always felt the need to check on him and talk to him. Not only because I wanted to but something in my gut. Recently his mother lost her battle to breast cancer. I’ve been trying to text him more but it’s been hard. I offer to drive to see him…he doesn’t answer. I offer to talk…he doesn’t want it or declines my calls. Some days he’s wanting to talk and texts me first. Other days I’m lucky if i get a response. Lately I felt the need to talk to him more. Something in my consciousness was telling me too. Unfortunately he’s been pushing me away. I’m trying to help as much as I can and I want to be there for him more than anything. I don’t want to be annoying and pushy but I don’t want to give up on him. I don’t know what to do at this point. I’ve never been in this severe of a depression so I don’t know what I’m supposed to do. Any advice is welcomed. submitted by /u/Economy-Ad-1382

Originally posted by u/Economy-Ad-1382 on r/AskMen