- The Power of Secrets - Psychology Today
When a family's secret is an ongoing condition--such as drug addiction, physical abuse, an illness--then both family relationships and interactions with the outside world are profoundly
- How Do Secrets Affect Our Relationships? | SPSP
So how do we know whether keeping secrets truly affects people’s relationships—or if having people first think deeply about their secrets makes those relationships seem worse?
- 10 Things to Know About the Psychology of Keeping Secrets
While some secrets are harmless and even beneficial, others can damage trust between individuals According to studies by Dr Anita Kelly, secrets can create emotional distance in relationships, especially when one partner feels betrayed by the concealment
- The Silent Strain: How Keeping Secrets Affects Emotional Well-Being
Slepian describes how, at every stage, keeping a secret can cause emotional harm, including feelings of shame, isolation, and anxiety Slepian highlights that while confessing a secret poses risks to relationships, confiding in a trusted friend can bring relief and help with the secret
- How do secrets shape relationships, trust, and control?
Secrets shape relationships in powerful ways—sometimes protecting, other times damaging Understanding when secrecy fosters safety versus when it erodes trust is key to maintaining strong, authentic connections
- The Psychology of Secrets: Mental Health Impact
Secrets, those whispered confessions and hidden truths, weave an intricate tapestry through our lives, shaping our mental well-being and the very fabric of our relationships in ways we may not fully comprehend
- The secrets that you keep: Secrets and relationship quality
Research indicates that preoccupation with secrets takes a toll on mental health There is also some evidence to suggest that keeping secrets from one's romantic partner may harm the relationship as it implies a lack of trust that one's partner will be supportive
- Alisa Bedrov on the Effects of Secrets in Human Relationships
Alisa Bedrov's study focuses on how secrets affect everyday interactions with our inner circles, such as family, romantic partners, friends, co-workers, and classmates
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