It can make it harder dating and having depression. Although I have rarely had moments of being single, when I did leave my ex I thought no one would want to be mixed up with someone like me with my issues. I do have a partner though, going on 6 months now and it has its good and bad points. Its good having the support and comfort and love but when theres problems I find it so much harder to cope Its a personal decision I think, everyones different