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I understand your plight... it can feel very alone being on the receiving end of a wife with depression. For me it's been about 6 years... out of almost 8 years of marriage. I've learned that her threats of divorce are primarily her attempts to push me away because she "wants me to be with some...

Abbiemarie, your question wasnt offensive at all. Its a very good question, and might be different for different people. But for me, I would personally much rather know what she's going through. Even if it's more difficult, because it means I can at least try to help, or prevent the worst. There hav...

Sometimes it's good to know that we're not alone in carrying the burden of a spouse with serious mental illness. It's a lonely burden... tonight was a scary blow-out. She wanted to leave, and was talking about suicide. I glued myself to her. Sat in the car as she told me to get out and said horrible...