I would agree he needs to get out more, but speaking from the male perspective, (and of course, I could be wrong), I would say its a question of self respect,
I'm sorry if you don't like what i'm saying, but even in theses days of supposed equality, marriages or partnerships where the man becomes the 'House Husband' very rarely work.
As for the depression, St Johns Wort works, Wouldn't touch Prozac because of side affects.
I know where your coming from, a couple of years ago I smashed up the house, thats when I recognised what was wrong, different reasons, but the result is the same,
I wish you well, and hope things get better.