This study examined the relationship between reasons for living, depression, and suicide symptoms in 96 active duty military personnel. The study found that: 1) The amount of time it took participants to provide a reason for living was positively correlated with depression, hopelessness, and future risk of suicide attempts. 2) However, the total number of reasons for living reported was not correlated with depression or suicide ideation measures. 3) Depression was a better predictor of suicide ideation than the time it took to respond or qualities of the reasons for living provided.