i would guess depression would usually affect relationships. though it's probably different for different people. my mom sure never had a problem maintaining her relationship with my stepdad even though she struggled with depression most of her life.

personally i don't even try anymore. i've never had a lasting relationship and don't expect i ever will. just about every guy i've ever dated has been in it just for sex anyway, none of them has ever actually given a damn about me. why should they when i don't give a damn about myself?

drunksunflower i know just what you mean. part of me knows i am good at my job, fairly smart, reasonably attractive. but a bigger part doesn't buy it.