Approximately three quarters of chronically depressed men and women reported experiencing psychological aggression from their partner in the past year and 12 — 17 % reported physical aggression. (link.springer.com)
While the study referenced in this article found men tend to withdraw more, I also very often see depressed men become more hostile or irritable towards their spouses or partners. (brianscounseling.com)
Theoretical and empirically based assessment and treatment recommendations are then provided for Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with depressed men in distressed relationships. (link.springer.com)