Hey Virginia. 1 in 4 of the population will suffer from depression at some point (I have).. are you suggesting that people prone to depression cannot make decent, loving partners?? Depression is an illness and yes its hard on me when he gets episodes, as it would be if he was suffering with cancer say, but that’s not a reason to leave and I'm not trying to fix him, his health and happiness is his responsibility.
I wouldn’t say he wasn’t a 'healthy partner', nor is doing less than 50%, in fact, he is loving, kind, funny, supportive partner who is 100% committed to me and in no way is our relationship "significantly less than ideal". He’s a lovely bf ! No, its not perfect, but I am happy and grateful every day for this life.
Depression is treatable.. in fact his new ADs have kicked in and he's a changed man. He's positive, smiles, he’s enjoying work again and his sex drive has returned (and we are enjoying frequent baby making!). He is cheerful again.. the black dog has receeded and the sun has come out. I’m so relieved, for him.
