ADVICE? Does he want me to ask?

Question

If someone leaves a depressing cryptic-sounding post on their own wall and has a likewise mysterious status on facebook, does that mean they want someone to ask them what's wrong?

If I've only known him for a couple months, do you think he would be annoyed if I asked him what was wrong or do you think he would just want to talk to anyone?

Answer 1

He probably does want attention...just someone to ask him what's up.  However, you don't really want to pressure him.  So I would just ask him out for coffee rather than try to pry.

Answer 2

He left a post on a wall where other people could see it.  Chances are he wanted people to see it, and therefore it should be open for comment.

Answer 3

If you think there is a problem, ask him what is wrong. If there is nothing up, he will say nothing. If there is a serious problem, you may save his life.

Answer 4

you can ask what is wrong, or how are you doing...sometimes you have to ask specific questions to get someone to open up about a problem that they need to vent about.  if it is an issue that you can't help with, let a parent or spouse or some other caring person know what is going on so they can help them.  It seems that you are empathizing a cry for help from them, your instinct is probably good.  it is a wonderful quality in you to be that way...god bless you.

Answer 5

he probably wants someone to talk to. i'd ask him what's wrong and if he doesen't repsond, leave it at that

Answer 6

go ahead just ask if you're sure its for you..or not..yes he wants somebody to talk to..i do it all the time and it worked some..normally id put the person's name and he would come even to say hi...once my gfren put the word DEAD against her id..few came running to ask whether she was really dead..haha..