<human>: So I dating this guy who use to live in Chicago for about 3 years had to move back to his small little town because unfortunately his dad died of cancer and he had to take over the family diner. 

He has been back there for about 4 months and I drive down and see him every 3 weeks or so. I am still got some stuff to do up here but if the relationship goes well I plan on moving down because I have always wanted to live in a small community. 

Now I understand this has been a difficult time for him, but it just seems to me like he is losing himself. He does not laugh as much as he use to, he is stressed, he has become disconnected from the world. It's like this dinner has taken over him rather than him taking over it. 

It's just not around me, I heard from one of the locals that said she are worried he is over working himself, and this was a friend he grew up with. 

I just want to know is there anyway I can help him, because he just seems so over worked and stressed.

Can you condense the text into three sentences or less?
<bot>: My boyfriend has taken over a family dinner and he is just not himself. It's like he has forgotten to enjoy life.