Depression not only affects the everyday life of an affected person, but also has an impact on the entire environment - especially, of course, the partnership. Depressed moods, joylessness and lack of drive often make it necessary for the partner to take on more and more tasks and put his or her own needs on the back burner. If this condition persists for a long time, the feeling of helplessness often spreads and there is uncertainty as to how best to provide support.