Divorce is more likely if a spouse is depressed because depression produces loss of sexual intimacy, resentment, anger, and blame.  The deeper the depression and the longer it lasts, the more difficult it is to treat the problem and the more likely the depressed spouse is to abuse substances or commit suicide.  Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, with an estimated 20 million Americans suffering from some form of depression during their lifetime.  Unfortunately, only about one … [Read more...]