Xhoshi, I had a suicidal mother who was bipolar. And, yes, she eventually succeeded. So I know a bit about craziness and suicide. If he was determined to kill himself, then NOTHING would stop him. Nothing you said, or did not say, could change what he MAY have done, or more likely, will eventually do. His arms had "hundreds of deep, self-inflicted slashes"- this guy is trying, and will some day succeed. Jumping in front of the SUV is escalation of his desire to die. I doubt if he will last the year.

I also wonder what he would have done if he got enough money from the guitar to go home? Would it have been one of those "3 day wonder" news stories about the crazy son/father/brother who comes home and slaughters his family?

Dear, the truth is, we can't control the actions of others- we can suggest other ways of seeing things or give our best advice, but ultimately we all have free will. Nor should we blame ourselves for the possible actions of strangers when we briefly interact with them.

Granny's advice is to smoke another one and just let it go. Your friend will eventually come back, but if he still blames himself and/or you, things will never be quite the same. Both of you are innocent in this thing- no matter what the poor crazy dude may do. If you two still feel a bit of guilt, just say a prayer for him now and then, it won't hurt him, poor, lost soul that he is. - Granny:hippy: