According to Divorce.com, 60% of people say they have kept at least one secret from their spouse, and a Bankrate survey of 1,000 married people found that about two in five believe their partner is keeping something from them. Those numbers are problematic because spouses should not be keeping secrets in marriage. Another staggering study shows 43% of millennials are not planning to reveal all their secrets to their partners. I firmly believe keeping secrets in marriage, from your husband or wife, is a recipe for regret and relational dysfunction.
But there are some secrets that are vital to keep. Nobody—not even close friends or family—should have unlimited access to the stuff that is meant to remain safely between a husband and wife. Those secrets are yours alone. Spouses who learn what to keep private will have a stronger bond and better trust. What should you and your spouse guard? Here are 7 secrets every spouse should keep.
