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How to Overcome Depression—the Unwelcome “Third Wheel” in a Relationship

By Robin L. Flanigan, esperanza senior writer

One partner’s depression can affect both people in a relationship. Thriving together depends on good communication skills, mutual compassion, curiosity, and a true commitment to teamwork.

Making a Relationship Work, Even with Depression

Depression makes an unwelcome third wheel in a relationship. Emotional support, household help, even income—in the grip of depression, all that and more becomes harder to contribute to the partnership. Depressive irritability may increase conflict, while pessimism and hopelessness are just hard to be around. Read More

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