Mickey191, I think Jim Dixon's take on it is a good one. You say this neighbor is undergoing physical therapy- is this a recent development? I know from experience that sometimes one can get so wrapped up in one's own problems there is no room or inclination for humor. The fact he is trying to stay in constant touch with you also points to depression and need.

I once went out a few times with a really nice guy until one night he went into a paranoic, delusional mode that scared the socks off me. I never went out with him again, even though his brother came to me later and explained that 'Bob' had had a Korean War brain injury that sent him into those attacks if he neglected to take his medicine and that Bob felt really bad about his behavior.

I didn't see him again because I felt that his problems were beyond the level of interest I had in him. If I had been in love with him it would have been different. (For the record, he later met and married someone else.)

My point is that sometimes you have to let someone else take on the 'fix-it' role; sometimes for your own sanity you have to stay at arm's length.

And maybe I'm wrong. :)

Ebbie