With work, partnerships can be saved after a schizophrenia diagnosis. Every relationship has its ups and downs, but what does "in sickness and in health" mean if one partner has schizophrenia? While severity of the condition is a factor, relationships can survive if each partner gets the right support. Loved ones can help someone is diagnosed with schizophrenia by showing compassion: The best thing to say is “I love you. I care about you. This doesn't change how I feel about you.”