A healthy relationship is all about communication, something we’ve hammered home in post after post. Some interpret that to mean being 100% open all the time, but as experience shows, there is some value with knowing when to speak up or when to just let things slide.
Someone asked “people in long term healthy relationships: what's something you'll never tell your partner?” and the internet shared its best examples. So get comfortable as you scroll through, hope none of these hit too close to home, upvote your favorites and add your own stories to the comments down below.
#42

It makes me sad that my partner has enough anxiety and a low enough social battery that he doesn't usually join me for things like parties or weddings. I love him and I want him to be comfortable, but I get tired of answering "Where's your husband?!?" We've been married for almost 11 years and I'm really lucky that this (and my MIL) are my biggest complaints!
5points
#44
That I hate their selfies/ mirror pics. I think my partner is so attractive…but those photos? I honestly think they’re actually ugly. They won’t stop sending them to show off their outfits (which are stylish), etc. We’ve dated for years. My brain cannot understand why this happens. But I’ve actually gotten repulsed before. I don’t get it, but I love them and in person I’ve never thought this before.
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5points
#45
He gained 100lbs in the first few years of marriage. I didn't realize how unattracted I was to him until he lost the weight recently. Now I think he's the hottest thing since sliced bread.
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4points
#46
That him missing a tooth gives me hillbilly vibes, and I wish he would get it replaced.
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4points
#47
Two nights ago she came home after a rough day. She didn’t say much at all to me so I let her have that space. Yesterday she came home in a better mood and talked my freaking ear off. Like making up for the previous night and the details from yesterday too. It was a lot. Like a lot of stuff I didn’t need to know. I just listened…
She’s freaking amazing though and it’s always worth it.
She’s freaking amazing though and it’s always worth it.
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#48
I'm a very prolific fanfic writer, and have been for over fifteen years. My most popular fic is in the fandom for his favorite show, that he thinks I only half-watched. He knows I've published spicy romance novels, but the fanfic thing I'll probably take to my grave. .
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4points
#50
I told my wife last night that her chicken noodle soup is better than my mothers.
NOBODY COOKS BETTER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP THAN MY MUM.
NOBODY COOKS BETTER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP THAN MY MUM.
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3points
#51
I’ll never tell her how often I think about my exes.
Not because I miss them — but because comparing “what if” in my head makes me realize how lucky I am to have her. She’s genuinely the best choice I’ve ever made.
Some thoughts are better kept in the “mental museum” 😂
What’s something you’ll take to the grave?
Not because I miss them — but because comparing “what if” in my head makes me realize how lucky I am to have her. She’s genuinely the best choice I’ve ever made.
Some thoughts are better kept in the “mental museum” 😂
What’s something you’ll take to the grave?
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#52
I lived in Las Vegas for all of my 20s and worked in casinos on the Strip. My whole work crew went out partying every single night after work. My fiance is from South Korea and there are so many things that she just wouldn't understand from my wild days. Nothing I did then affects the much more conservative life I live now. Some things are just better left unsaid.
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#53
How much I dislike and get annoyed by his mother. He already has his personal issues with her, nothing major just some questionable parenting growing up in the 80s lol. For me is the personality that annoys me, she loud, entitled, and a very typical boomer, if you know what I mean 😫 But she's always been a fantastic grandmother to out kids, and for us family is very important so we try to stay connected and visit at least every few weeks. I know (because he's very vocal about it) that she annoys him too, but also know that he loves her and wants to have a good family relationship. I see more value investing on that rather than complaining for no real reason.
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2points
#54
That I dislike his mother even more than he does and I’m glad she’s no longer with us.
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1point
#56

I slept with her twin sister when we were dating.
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