I met a guy in one of my classes not even a week ago. The professor put us into the same group, which will work together on projects throughout the semester. He asked our group if we wanted to go to a movie to get to know each other. So we all semi-agreed, and I gave him my number to give me details about the movie and what-not... Mistake. This guy (who I have not even had a real conversation with, he seems really shy) has been texting me every single day since that class. I texted back at first but it just got to be too much. He would text me over and over if I didn't reply, with the longest messages imaginable, asking me questions about myself over and over and wanting to hang out. Finally I emailed him and told him that I didn't have my phone on me because I really didn't know how else to handle that situation.
In class today he was being really awkward and kind of annoying. I was clearly listening to the lecture and he kept moving closer to me and whispering random, ridiculous things. At one point he leaned over and started drawing on my notebook. In the middle of the lecture he whispers to me "what are your hobbies". And, I have no idea why he said this but he was like "you better do good on the quiz or else I'll have to hit you with a whip." THAT... I don't even know.
I ignored him and after class he kept on texting me but I never replied. Then out of nowhere he texted me "idk why but i feel like something's missing in my life and I feel really lonely." then he said "I feel like I'm running away and not coming back. I wish I could just do it" and I had no idea what he was talking about but obviously he seems like he's going through something. I ask him if he's okay and he starts telling me how he went through a bad break up 3 weeks ago and he's really depressed and what-not. I told him to try counseling and that I couldn't really help him because I don't know his situation. Now he's thanking me for being there and keeps telling me how beautiful I am and how he wants to get to know me... ugh.
My problem is, I'm just a little freaked out because he is texting me soooo much, saying strange things to me, and bringing up his drama out of nowhere. But I feel bad for him because he seems really depressed and I'm not sure if his text really meant he is suicidal or something. I feel like if that's the case then I have to help. However, his actions so far have made me feel extremely uncomfortable. What would you guys do in this situation?
Sorry about the long post, if you took the time to read it then thank you
In class today he was being really awkward and kind of annoying. I was clearly listening to the lecture and he kept moving closer to me and whispering random, ridiculous things. At one point he leaned over and started drawing on my notebook. In the middle of the lecture he whispers to me "what are your hobbies". And, I have no idea why he said this but he was like "you better do good on the quiz or else I'll have to hit you with a whip." THAT... I don't even know.
I ignored him and after class he kept on texting me but I never replied. Then out of nowhere he texted me "idk why but i feel like something's missing in my life and I feel really lonely." then he said "I feel like I'm running away and not coming back. I wish I could just do it" and I had no idea what he was talking about but obviously he seems like he's going through something. I ask him if he's okay and he starts telling me how he went through a bad break up 3 weeks ago and he's really depressed and what-not. I told him to try counseling and that I couldn't really help him because I don't know his situation. Now he's thanking me for being there and keeps telling me how beautiful I am and how he wants to get to know me... ugh.
My problem is, I'm just a little freaked out because he is texting me soooo much, saying strange things to me, and bringing up his drama out of nowhere. But I feel bad for him because he seems really depressed and I'm not sure if his text really meant he is suicidal or something. I feel like if that's the case then I have to help. However, his actions so far have made me feel extremely uncomfortable. What would you guys do in this situation?
Sorry about the long post, if you took the time to read it then thank you