First off, nice topic and I am so happy to hear of a relationship that is taken seriously is going well. I wish you the best for you and your relationship. I hope it all works out perfect.
Secondly, I believe that it works. Though, I know it couldn't possibly work every time for everyone, but that doesn't mean that both having mental issues and difficulties makes the relationship less likely to last. Nor can I say that it makes a relationship more likely to last. But personally, I believe it does.
I am in a relationship where my girlfriend and I both suffer from different mental issues and illnesses. Suicidal thoughts, to be honest, were the first thing to bring us together. I was on the edge full-time and so was she. I would constantly tell her how I couldn't possibly last another day, but she would talk me out of doing anything rash and help support me day by day. She did the same to me and I did the same for her. We were life-support for each other for months and gradually things got better. Of course, we had fallen in love with each other at that point. Somewhere along the lines, we mutually started dating... and now it has been six months since we started dating.
Sorry for gushing about my relationship. But in answer to your question: I believe that at the very least it doesn't injure or lessen a relationship. Again, best wishes for you and your relationship.
TrynT
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