r/depression_partners
24k members
r/depression_partners is a subreddit with 24k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses depression, relationship, partner, struggling, and support.
This sub exists to provide a supportive place for people whose partners are living with depression. It is a place for commiseration, encouragement, and support. Check your bullshit at the door.
Popular Themes in r/depression_partners
#1
Pain & Anger
: "“Did you do laundry? What have you been doing all morning?”"
32 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Partners of people with depression — how do you cope with the emotional imbalance?"
21 posts
Popular Topics in r/depression_partners
#1
Depression
: "Gf broke up with me because of her Depression"
190 posts
#2
Relationship
: "Our Relationship has ended"
179 posts
#3
Partner
: "Don't know what to with my depressed Partner."
125 posts
#4
Struggling
: "Reaching a breaking point"
60 posts
#5
Support
: "Not sure how to Support my husband while keeping myself sane."
58 posts
#6
Help
: "How do I not lose my mind while Helping my depressed fiance?"
40 posts
#7
Advice
: "This is my wake-up call. You can't be the hero you want to be."
33 posts
#8
Breakup
: "Breakup"
31 posts
#9
Mental Health
: "Depressed spouse"
25 posts
#10
Depressed
: "Don't know what to with my Depressed partner."
20 posts
Flair Used in r/depression_partners
#1
Venting
: "I'm tired of being the strong one"
52 posts
#2
Question
: "How do you advocate for yourself without making things worse?"
20 posts
#3
Journal Entry
: "I’m not fighting it anymore. I’m done and I’m at peace."
9 posts
#4
Celebration
: ""You are the only person I feel like this with now""
1 post
#5
Question/venting
: "Our anniversary is today and my wife wants to do nothing"
1 post
Member Growth in r/depression_partners
Yearly
+10k members(73.7%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026