Lieing can really hinder a relationship. You have to have trust to go along with that love to make it work. The fact that he usees the threat of suicide as a way to make you do what he wants is bull, not to mention an unhealthy relationship and mental abuse towards you on his part. Honey let him go find some one better.
using the threat of suicide to manipulate your emotions. pretty shitty i say. not a guy that is worth the time.
Look up the word, 'manipulator,' apply it to him, and get out quick. You want a lifetime of this kind of existance? Out, out!
wait a min, if he's gettin back on track...then maybe it's worth waiting a lil while longer. i do agree with the whole suicide thing is more than shitty. its a deffinant way of keeping someone thinking about them. its bad shit though. i wouldnt stand for that. but from reading your post, so what if he is talking to his friend again. were they close? 'cos if they were, then friendship goes beyond relationships. you always need ya friends. they're ya home. also, dont be so hung up on material things. "he did buy me gifts, on occasion". if he does take the time, & money, to buy you a gift. be grateful. dont expect them. of course its gonna' be on occaison, you dont want them all the time, do you? you also said that he's been like this for the past 2 months, or something similar? maybe the reason he's upset/unbalenced is something deep rooted than you can see. if thats the case, then communication should help. let him know how you feel, but try and get him to let you know how he feels too. 'cos if this relationship is to end, it's gona' need communication either way. one more question...how old are you two?? peace out (= x