Despondent Neighbor! what should i do??

Pakistan
April 13, 2007 3:16am CST
Couple of months ago a young couple moved right next doors to me, we really hit it off cause both of them were of my age and very nice! Only a week ago something terrible happened, while driving home from somewhere Sarah and Fazi (i am not mentioning their real names) had an accident and Sarah died on the spot. Fazi was devastated by the loss and ever since has gone into a constant state of being melancholy. Because i was on such good terms with both of them i felt it my duty to stand by Fazi's side in his hour of need, i tried my best to help him out whenever i could but the problem is that since Sarah passed away Fazi has totally become despondent. First it was borrowing groceries which i gladly handed out considering the fact that he has been dealt with quiet a blow and maybe shopping for groceries isnt on his priority list! but with time its getting worse, Fazi has practically moved in my house! he is eating at my place, frequently borrows my car (their car was totaled in the accident) and has made my guest room virtually his own quarters! i have no privacy! i dont know what to do! he's my friend but this cant go on forever! I am totally confused! what should i do? should i give it time and maybe Fazi would return to normal (which seems highly unlikely) or should i politely mention it Fazi that i require some space of my own? i am afraid of the consequences because he considers me his best friend and will be crushed to find out that i want him out! Is it selfish and uncaring of me to want him out of my place and start living his own life again? I dont know what to do next? This is not the first time i have been in a jam because of a friend! but its very different this time! I would really appreciate some good, serious advice from all my fellow mylotters!
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• India
13 Apr 07
one can change friends, not neighbours. love thy neighbour as ur self and u will be rewarded
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@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
13 Apr 07
Hi Destroyer All i can suggest is for you to be yourself and tell your neighbor how you feel, that its not healthy for either of you to carry on like this. If hes a true friend he will understand, but you got a be straight with him and go all the way when telling him this, dont stop half way and get all apologetic on him, otherwise you will confuse him as well as yourself. Anyway you must being doing something to attract that kind of attention to yourself. You say you've been in a similar jam but different. No offense, maybe your a push over, taken for granted because your too giving?. Grow a back bone matey and tell him straight up. If he gets annoyed, sooner or later he will get over himself... Good luck in your quest....
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@mssnow (9484)
• United States
13 Apr 07
You will eventually have to tell him. its better to tell him soon. Before he thinks he can move in. You can tell you how you feel. Say something like" I know we are friends and I'm sorry about your wife, but I really need my space back. I am used to living alone and thats how I like it. I still care for you as a friend and you can come over and visit at times that we both agree are right.
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