Secrecy Is A Thorny Issue In Relationships

Secrecy is another problem in relationships, it is “the act of keeping information hidden or concealed” (Webster Dictionary). Not all secrets are created the same, they can be something small and innocent while others can rip the fabric of a relationship to pieces. Couples often fight the internal struggle of knowing what can be told and what they should keep under wraps. Secrecy can be a thorny issue in relationships. In some relationships there is a confusion between wanting private time alone and feeling that the individual’s partner is hiding something. But secrets are not always bad, for example, planning a surprise birthday party for their spouse or hiding the place of the special evening out are the secrets that enhance a relationship