I tried to break up with my ex while he was in my apartment. He kept refusing to leave, so I told him if he didn’t leave I’d call the police. When I went to call the police, he ran to my kitchen and grabbed the largest knife, waved it around, and threatened to kill himself. I tried to get in between him and the knife. The cops did end up coming to bring him in for a psych evaluation.

After we broke up, I confided in a friend about this story. She ended up telling some of her longtime friends to stay away from my ex, as she thought he was dangerous and they were beginning to become friends with him. I didn’t tell her to share this story, and I didn’t expect her to share it. My ex was furious with her for costing him these friends that he respected, and he felt that she had no business sharing someone else’s personal matters. I do feel guilty that he lost these friends, but I also understand my friend being concerned for the safety of people she cares about. He told me people aren’t being understanding of his mental health issues. AITAH?