Yes, depression in a relationship can make it challenging for people to manage it. Depression is a mental health condition affecting a person's mood, energy levels, and overall functioning. When one or both partners experience depression, it can lead to various difficulties. These may include communication problems, reduced emotional intimacy, decreased motivation, lower relationship satisfaction, and challenges in providing support to each other. Managing a relationship requires effort, understanding, and support from both partners, but depression can create additional obstacles that must be addressed for the relationship to thrive. Getting professional help, such as couples therapy or individual therapy, can be beneficial in managing depression and its impact on the relationship.