It would be very hard, and take 2 special people. I know how I feel and I dont know if I could be there for emtionally right now.

It would be difficult. It could work but it would take a lot of understanding on both parts.

Hmmmm I was in one for a short time, it was kinda destructive, shame but we just ended up ripping each other to bits.

My thought is a lot would depend on where the two people are re. fighting depression. It might be very soothing to have someone who actually GETS IT there for you and visa versa. You could trade off--each support the other during each other's especially hard times. The difficulty would come when you both have hard times--at the same time. That's when you or your partner might find each other emotionally unavailable for support--too caught up in your own pain to really have something left to give.

It's always very hurtful to feel alone when you have a special friend or significant other, I think. It's easier to be alone by yourself, than it is alone, and not have the caring you long for.

My husband had depression, and so did I. He stopped talking and I became more or less invisible to him in my own home. It wasn't very nice.

But if you think you believe you could take extra care those times when you both are struggling, to still be cognizant of the other person's hurting & feelings...I don't think it's impossible to have a successful relationship. But it would be hard, yes. It would take work and awareness for each other and endless amounts of understanding.

I think it is extremely difficult.

keyword ... 'could'.

Yes.

well I think that it is possible but would probably be very difficult.

I had always wished that while being in a relationship, whomever I was with could somewhat understand and relate to what it was like to have depression.

But I think that at least one person needs to have a normal functioning mind. Two depressives in a relationship would probably be too destructive to the relationship. I don't see it surviving.

Yes ma'am :D

Some people just 'click'

It takes a great deal of trust, as well as open, honest communication.

Yes.

Yes. My relationship works really well. Don't get me wrong- it's a normal relationship- we have our ups and downs and ins and out- but it is a healthy good relationship. We met here.

wow.. I didnt know that Menelaus... awesome..
who me? I dont believe in love except for my kids and grand children and my friends and DS peeps... just saying..

I think that people who suffer depression would understand when the other party is down due to depression.

So yes, it could work.

Me and mine play teeter toter. That is how I know it is a pain in the ass to live with someone with depression. haha