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He is not your friend, he is an acquaintance, nothing more. People do so often mix the words up. Yes the not being able to oblige because of some unspoken committment idea is a very good one. Less is more. The rest of your group - I think you need to stop guessing what they think - you could ask one or some of the group for advice - as you all seem to have noticed the chap has a 'personality disorder' - maybe it wouldnt be out of turn asking advice from friends if you think he is at rist of harming himself. Other than that - just try to behave with good manners - which will be a hard balancing act as you must not seem to be too friendly. Could be he is a bit of a social outcast and is grasping at the lot of you too tightly. Could be he has repeated a mistake in the hope that it will work this time. Stay safe. No mace - or you could find yourself with a whole new circle to fit into.
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