His threats are just another form of intimidation and manipulation. Here's what you do "next time" there's a suicide threat. Do you know his address? Send the fire department and cops to his residence next time you get one of those calls. That's what you would normally do if somone threatened to kill themselves. Let him be shocked to see the authorities rush to his door, bang on it (or even knock it down) and ask him if he's OK.
Second thing I'd do is find out if there's a stalking law in your state. If so, ask for an Order of Protection. You might not be able to keep him from acting like a fool, but you can clearly indicate boundaries with the avenues available to you. Also, if you feel threatened by him, then by all means file a police report. This will provide documentation should things escalate or he tries to make good on his threat.
Kadimama,
His threats are just another form of intimidation and manipulation. Here's what you do "next time" there's a suicide threat. Do you know his address? Send the fire department and cops to his residence next time you get one of those calls. That's what you would normally do if somone threatened to kill themselves. Let him be shocked to see the authorities rush to his door, bang on it (or even knock it down) and ask him if he's OK.
Second thing I'd do is find out if there's a stalking law in your state. If so, ask for an Order of Protection. You might not be able to keep him from acting like a fool, but you can clearly indicate boundaries with the avenues available to you. Also, if you feel threatened by him, then by all means file a police report. This will provide documentation should things escalate or he tries to make good on his threat.
I'd also check with your attorney. In some
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