First, that was not a suicide threat. He was using life referring to school life. However, he may be a danger to himself.
Call him up, and talk to him, letting him feel good about himself. Let him know that you really do care a lot for him, and it would be terrible if he went. If he does not listen, and still wants suicide, tell him to call a suicide hotline first. www.suicidehotlines.org. If there still is nothing, then call the police. Non-911, but the regular number. Tell them that your friend is a danger to himself, and needs police assistance to get him out.
And yes, you should go out with him. You should not judge a person based on depression. If anything, that should be a factor to dating. For you can easily drag him out of depression, and make him happier being with you. Girlfriends have dragged many boys I know out of depression/suicide. And you do love him, I can tell by the way you care about him so much here.
-Steven

thanx. He asked me out just after I read your response and I told him yes! :-) thanx so much!

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Hello! My name is Steven, and I am a mentor. Yes, that does mean that I help other people. I have helped over 1000 people to date, and have helped some individuals for over 1/2 a year. The miracle of my life occurred 17 years ago. I say miracle only because 1/4 babies survive to be born.
I am the first born of 2 children, and I am also the black sheep. I listen to Classical Music, so you can call me a weirdo. :P. I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, so take no offense if my answers never seem to end.
In school, I get As and Bs. More Bs really. I play trombone, and was the section leader of the trombones at my school. This year, I am the captain of the entire brass section. I am an Eagle Scout, so I guess that says I'm persistant? You make the call. I am a 3 time varsity letter winner, looking for a 4th next winter. I also participate in the musical, where I am a Bass 2. :)
I am straight, and have never had a relationship beyond a friend. However, I have survived the bumps in the road, and can advise you if you wish it. Though, it's not my strength.
I'm here for you, and only you. That means that my advise will not always confort you. Heck, it may even scare you. Yet, I want you to do what is best for your mind. Not what is typically seen as best for you, but what YOU see best for YOU. Heck, if you wanted what was seen as best for you, you would've asked your parents what you should do. They give you what's typically best.
Alright, before I start getting tendinitis from writing that over and over again, I'll just say what I mean. I mean that if you ask me about something, let's say walking 10 miles a day, and I think it's rediculous, yet you are asking for something to do, I am NOT going to say "10 miles is the type of a thing a anorexia athletica would do. Try 5." I'll give you something to do.
Oh, and I'm a L1 moderator, which means I rate questions.

Don't hesitate to IM me, I'm usually on. If I'm not, just drop one in the Inbox!

Oh, by the way, I am liberal in everything. That means that abortion is a woman's RIGHT, and gay marriage should be LEGAL.

Ask away!
-Steven

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