Please help me understand how a grown man, 59 can just leave & not say goodbye..nothing. I met this man at a Rehab center, his life turned upside down by an unexpected disability. A strong, independent & very prideful man. He is a very likeable person and has worked hard all his life. We formed a special friendship and I did everything to make his miserable stay at the Rehab center tolerable. I have been single for a VERY long time and was quite content with my life. I surrendered to the fact I would never fall in love again or that anyone would even be interested in me. I have a strong personality and just as REAL as you can get. I am very passionate, kind, fun loving, loyal and very sincere. He showed an interest in me other than a friend. I too found myself falling in love with him. I had a very hard time realizing and accepting my very unexpected whirlwind of emotions. Really, at my age ! But NEVER SAY NEVER ! It happened & it was so wonderful ! We both shared very intimate conversations and a year & 6 months of many hours together. He had a hard time expressing what he felt but at times was able to spit out that he wanted me in his life, he liked me more than a friend & that he would never do anything to hurt me. He even stated he would get me a key to his new apartment when he was released from the Rehab center. And even said “I love You ” on New Years Eve. He knew i loved him and stated that he was not able to count on anyone, not even his family but could always count on me.  The night before the day he was to go to his new apartment I told him I would give him time to settle in and be with his family. He insisted it would be ok to call but I again said it would be better to give him some alone time. As I walked away after saying good night he asked if I was not going to give him a kiss. As I turned and walked towards him to kiss him he stated ” are you embarrassed ?”. I said” of course not, I have been kissing you good nite this whole time. ”  We spoke on the phone several times that week and then he all of sudden did not return my calls. I let it go and then a month later a mutual acquaintance had passed and I took the chance to call and he answered. He had another set back & was at another facility in a town 2 hours away. He stated he did not tell me because he did not want me to worry about him. It was the very last time we spoke despite my futile calls. I want someone other than my very close friends and family to give me an answer.