She can always find a roommate , no need to live on her own . That way she can keep the job she has if she wishes . For the rest , you cannot let her disease hold you hostage . It ' s not fair of her to tell you a break up would destroy her , if she is so broken she needs to seek help for her problems . And I know depression is very , very hard on people , but what option do you have here ? Stay together , marry and have children with her just to avoid breaking up with her ? In this case I ' d consider breaking up with her and stay around in the house for a while , so you can assess how things go . At the first hint or threat of suicide , you call emergency services . <| sep |> Your phone autocorrects to nonexistent misspelled words ?