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16 Things People Admit To Keeping From Everyone

ByVictoria Cornell November 9, 2023November 9, 2023
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We all have secrets we keep hidden from the world, even those closest to us. The question is asked: “What is something you are hiding from everyone you know?” Join us as we delve into the candid stories and perspectives shared by contributors, exploring the complexities of human nature and the delicate dance of revealing and concealing our true selves. Through these shared experiences, we gain a deeper understanding of the power of secrets and the importance of vulnerability and self-discovery.

Insecurities

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To begin, a user said, “I’m worried that I am better friends with the people around me than they are with me. It’s not that I feel outright excluded or unwelcome. Just that the amount of care and effort I put into these friendships isn’t reciprocated. I try to help where possible and be there for them when they are down and need a friend. I don’t know that they would do the same for me.”

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Job Secrets

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Someone replied, “I used to do s****x work. I lived in NYC, so I feel like it was easy to get away with it there. To this day, no one in my family knows. I haven’t told friends either. I am extremely doubtful that I will ever tell loved ones and will probably take the secret to the grave.”

Someone else added, “I’ve been quietly making plans to change my job and move far, far away for over a year. I am equal parts nervous and excited.”

Emotional Trauma

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A comment was, “After years of emotional abuse, I barely feel emotions anymore. I feel distant and like I’m not even here.”

A second comment was, “I don’t know if I’m fully over my depression/past trauma yet, even though I act like I am.”

Secret Relationships

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A person said, “I am a black woman in a relationship with a white prisoner and am planning to marry him next year.”

Financial Secrets

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One user replied, “15 years ago, I won $100,000 on a scratch lottery ticket and never told anyone.”

Another user said, “My horribly dismal financial situation.”

A third user commented, “I’m secretly funding a college savings account to put all my nieces and nephews through school. Nobody in the family knows about it.”

Mental Health

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One person said, “The amount of days I’m actually happy. Living with PTSD, it’s pretty easy to fool people I’m happier than I am.”

Another person said, “That I lie awake at night until about 4 am thinking of every single regret and mistake I’ve ever made. Desperately wishing I could turn back time.”

Addictions

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One user said, “I’m trying to get sober. I don’t want to tell anyone because I’m afraid I’ll fail.”

A second user replied, “I’m constantly getting stoned because I can’t handle the current stress in my life rn, and I think it’s genuinely the only thing stopping me from breaking down on the spot.”

Sensual Orientation

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Private Habits

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One person said, “I like to get dressed up, sometimes in a full suit, put a cheap watch on that looks expensive, drive out of town, sit at a bar, and lie to people about what I do for a living.”

Another person said, “My true self and kinks. They can get my fake identity. They think I am. My true identity is only for my very close friends.”

Unfulfilled Dreams

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A user replied, “I’m a jealous and immature a****hole with no goals or ambitions. Somehow they don’t seem to have caught up on that.”

Family Problems

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A comment was, “My wife and I are about ready to divorce.”

Another comment was, “That I hate my wife and wish she would leave.”

Medical Conditions

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One sad comment was, “Cancer, inoperable. Only my doctors and wife know. Trying to give my kids as many good memories as possible.”

Guilty Pleasures

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One popular comment was, “I kind of like being overweight. When I was thin, I got A LOT of unwanted attention from guys, but now that I’m an overweight, middle-aged lady, I can just exist without worrying if some creeper is watching me. Coz no one is. It’s such a relief.”

Another funny comment was, “I get my groceries delivered when my husband is at work so I can hide the extra candy I buy 😁 (with his debit card).”

Conflicts with Others

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A user replied, “I disagree with pretty much all of my friends politically. I don’t care that we disagree, but I know they would, so I just don’t bring it up at all and I nod and smile if they do.”

Unshared Achievements

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A comment was, “I’m about to move to a new country, and I’m not telling anyone except my mom.”

Life Uncertainty

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Finally, a user replied, “I don’t know what I want to do with my life. I act like I have it all figured out, but I’m extremely lost.”

Source: Reddit

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Do you notice a growing grumpiness as the years go by? Are there things that now irk you that never bothered you before? Don’t worry, my fellow friends, you’re not alone. Let’s take a closer look at the things we find ourselves disliking more and more as we age. Top 15 Things People Start to Hate As They Get Older That Surprises Them

Top 20 Signs of Childhood Trauma That Last into Adulthood

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Going through trauma a child often causes a life-long impact on that person’s mental health and overall well-being. These experiences can manifest in a variety of ways, and they can be challenging for individuals to identify and deal with. Top 20 Signs of Childhood Trauma That Last into Adulthood

The Top 10 Things Boomers Had As Kids That Our Kids Need Badly Today

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Things were different in the old day, but were they harder? Generations before us talk about how hard life was growing up when they did. Do you think it was? Hard work has changed over time, but does that mean it is easier? We are diving into things our kids could use that generations before us had to endure. The Top 10 Things Boomers Had As Kids That Our Kids Need Badly Today

Top 14 Intimate Secrets that People Often Keep From Their Families

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In the complex network of family ties, there are often thoughts and secrets we keep to ourselves, hesitant to reveal them to our loved ones. “What is something you would never admit to your family?” Delving into the depths of our minds, we confront the unexpressed longings, anxieties, and remorse that remain concealed. Top 14 Intimate Secrets that People Often Keep From Their Families

Aging Traditions: 15 Things That Will Unfortunately Not Continue Happening After The Boomers Pass On

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Boomers are a hardworking, brutally honest generation that is often taken the wrong way and misunderstood by younger generations. Their advice often comes from a good place, even if it is not delivered the way the young ones would like to hear it. Some trademark things Boomers do, many think, will disappear once they are gone. What will you miss them doing? Aging Traditions: 15 Things That Will Unfortunately Not Continue Happening After The Boomers Pass On

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