I was so relieved to read your post. My fiance and I both suffer from depression as well. He has had it most of his adult life, I am experiencing my 3rd episode currently. I started to wonder if two people with depression can make it together, it's good to know we can. Not that I doubt my relationship with HIM - he is wonderful, we are best friends, love each other very much and have been together for 4 years. It's just that it's so hard right now and I know it's hard on him too, then that makes me even more anxious because I know it's making him sad, etc. When I am feeling well, we are wonderful. But when I'm not, and the depression creeps up, I start picking at little things that irritate me, etc.and getting mad. When I am feeling well, we really never fight at all. Sorry I'm just unloading here - I'm so scared right now and I know I'll be ok, because this isn't my first time experiencing depression. But it's SO HARD to explain to people - my family is pretty good about researching/understanding, but trying to explain why I've missed work, etc. is really difficult and anxiety provoking. Thanks for anyone who listens/responds - I really needed to talk to someone right now.