Trapped in relationship with person threatening suicide if I end it?

I agree about calling the police. Granted he's never hurt you but when he gets in these moods his behavior can hurt you. Just look at how he was when he was driving. He was so blinded by rage that he couldn't see clearly at all. He seriously needs help.

I know you said he can't afford insurance but that he suffers from PTSD. What caused that? What he in the military? If so he can go through the military to seek help that way.

OR you can google for areas near where you live to see who can help him or seek help for him but he needs something.

He might not be physically abusive to you, but he is emotionally and mentally and if his downward spirals get worse, so will his temper and his actions.

It still wouldn't hurt to call the police or stop by and ask to talk to someone. They deal with people like him every day. Someone might be able to help you and make some suggestions or even send you to a social worker.

I'm an old man. I live alone and hate it. But I've got a super plan for getting a brand new girlfriend. She is only 42 years old, and writes in questions to Yahoo Answers every once in a while. She's got a pot head for a boyfriend now and would like to get rid of him. I'm not a pot head and have a nice little house which would be a perfect place for her to land. I think I'm going to tell her I'll commit suicide if she won't come and live with me. Do you think it will work?

I'm not suggesting you shouldn't feel bad if he was to carry through on his threat - I am saying each one of us is responsible for our own actions - not others. You are relatively young, and certainly young enough to find another man. Had he caused a significant accident while driving YOUR car with YOUR permission - YOU might very well found yourself bankrupt. And that of course says nothing about how his behavior threaten you physical well being or life. You must take care of yourself first. Kick him to the curb.

Tell this to the POLICE. Seriously. They will handle the situation and find him help even if he has no insurance. You don't need to be trapped in a relationship with him, no one should feel trapped by that crap. I hear people say their s/o will kill themselves if they leave so much it's unreal, but that's how they get you to stay in that terrible relationship so they can continue to abuse you and your family. It doesn't matter that he's never physically hurt you. Emotional abuse can be just as painful as physical, if not worse. He could have killed you in that car, or someone else! He needs help. Contact the police, do it now and get it over with. You will be so happy when you do, good luck.

Do what is best for you.. 9 times out of 10 people like him make these threats just to guilt you into staying and putting up with it, but when you leave they do nothing like the claimed they would do. However I would talk to his family, and inform them of the situation as well as contact the police if need be, just to make sure you both are safe and taken care of.

most of the time people will threaten that, and not follow through, like I said, most of the time, not all of the time. Best thing to do is try to help him see a doctor, I know that you said that he has PTSD, and can not afford to see a Dr, was it during a military situtation, he can visit the VA in your closest city to assist with that then, there are medications that they might be able to assist with to help with the anger issues. If you are not happy, then you need to get out while you can, and if he threatens that, then try your best to hold your ground as best as you can like you did before

You may not live if you stay...so you choose, die at the hands of a maniac, or save yourself and get out. You are not equipped to save this guy - he needs to be hospitalized.

You call 911 with him threatening suicide in the background - tell them you are leaving, tell them to send help, you leave.

Unless you enjoy manipulation. People who threaten suicide are master manipulators, and rarely can make good on the threat. People who are serious about it do it without threats.

Domestic violence includes mental and emotional abuse. My personal advice would be to obtain a restraining order, and get out fast. Utilize domestic violence services for counseling and support. You probably have PTSD too after going through all of this.

Get out NOW!! He IS abusing you....not physically but mentally. He is an adult, with adult choices to make. PTSD is no excuse to act the way he does. There IS help to be had if he wants it. RUN as fast as you can

If you wish to live the life you're leading than continue meeting his needs. Otherwise insist he take care of himself, n YOU begin to make a rewarding, happier life for YOURSELF. YOU are not his keeper, responsible for his welfare. HE IS........Has nothing to do with guilt. It's called common sense......♥♥

Try and call either one of his friends or a family member, so that they can try and help him. You should not continue your relationship with him. Leave him and let his friend/family member look after him.