Now, obviously there are exceptions. The abusive spouse, etc. But in general, I think these are just exceptionally weak individuals who let the depression or "life" as it is get the best of them, and decided that the only way to deal with it was NOT to deal with it.
PERFECTLY STATED! I think it is weakness, brought on by depression perhaps. Or, another way of putting it, perceived helplessness.
Perceived helplessness + inability/unwillingness to address issues = BIG PROBLEMS
