Editor's Note
There’s a reason relationship problems are one of the leading topics discussed in counseling. Those intimate connections generally lie at the center of our daily lives, both emotionally and on a practical basis. Research shows that when one partner in a relationship is depressed or anxious, both partners are more likely to say their marriage is unhappy. That’s why it’s in the interests of each partner to tackle the issue together, starting from a basis of mutual empathy and compassion. As Ryan Anderson told his wife, Marianne: “This is something that happened to us. It happened in your body, but it happened to us.” The Andersons and others share their secrets for successfully maintaining a healthy relationship while dealing with depression in “Coping as a Couple.” Dealing with depression also means keeping…