My friend is kind of depressed?

[iRide Ponies]

So I have a friend. Who is sad. Not sure if depressed is the right word. Basically, hes unhappy, miserable, sometimes crazy. He talks to me about it because I'm light hearted and don't get worked up when he tells be things, but inside, I'm freaking out! OMG he is awesome and I don't want something to happen to him... trying to be a good friend, don't know how? In his words... 'I have a carefully cultivated a façade that covers up my feelings'. And 'Sherlock Holmes is my idol, he feels nothing.'

At the same time this friend has a huge crush on a girl who I know is Lesbian, but he doesn't. But he does know that the feelings are not shared, but hes always like, 'If I knew all Hope was lost between us I think I would die'. So I really don't want to tell him that she's never going to like him back! He says his *façade* is for her, that he tries to be happy and friendly for her, but I think that's pretty stupid. Hes the type of person who wears all black and watches emotional movies...

Ok, so in all, I have this crazy, awesome, crazy friend. And he talks to me about it. Currently my plan is just I listen to him... but I am really finding it kind of hard. Like, I can't relate? So freaking out, advice needed, blah blah blah.

[Croconaw]

The only thing you can really do is just be there for him. The girl is probably depressing him, for the most part. He might just be upset that she's a lesbian, so he doesn't have a chance with her. You seem to be a good person because you cared enough to post this thread. Just tell him that you're there for him if hhe ever needs anyone to talk to. I'm sure he'll appreciate that.

[iRide Ponies]

Lola, he doesn't know about the girls orientation. Part of what makes it so sad.

[GoJonny]

The only thing you can really do is just be there for him. The girl is probably depressing him, for the most part. He might just be upset that she's a lesbian, so he doesn't have a chance with her. You seem to be a good person because you cared enough to post this thread. Just tell him that you're there for him if hhe ever needs anyone to talk to. I'm sure he'll appreciate that.

Exactly. You need to be there for him. That's the most important.
Most people are depressed and they need someone to be there for them :lol:

[Karkat]

That's a bit tough. I think in the long run, knowing might be better, so he doesn't make a move, and so he can move on.

However, timing is key. If you think it's going to throw him off the edge, don't do it.

But most importantly, like these guys are saying, be there for him.