At this stage of the game in my depression, I would react poorly to a perceived criticism from anyone, but especially my husband. The depression has really taken a toll on my self esteem - - to the extent I feel insecure about our relationship (even though he has reassured me time and again that he is in it for the long haul). A perceived criticism at this point would only make me feel worse about myself than I already do. Normally, I'm pretty thick-skinned, and a perceived criticism would roll off my back.