We all have secrets — some big and important, some small and petty. Nevertheless, we’ve held them close to our hearts, sometimes choosing never to reveal them to anybody at all. Besides, some secrets are not even our own for us to share! Sometimes, we need to keep a few things close to our chest — not because we’re guilty or sly or scared, but because not everyone understands. So just how dark or complicated are these secrets that no one gets? 5 women agreed to anonymously share the secrets they’ve been keeping with us, just so we know!
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1. “I was on birth control pills for two and a half years without telling my husband or his family. I wasn’t ready to be a mother, and I was afraid to tell them that, as I thought it would disappoint them. Women saying they don’t want to have a child post marriage is frowned upon and criticised harshly in our country. A woman should ideally have the freedom to decide when she wants to embrace motherhood. Without having to lie, argue or be judged and pressurised.”
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2. “My sister-in-law is having an affair. She confided in me, and I didn’t think it would be wise to tell my husband or anyone about this at all. Firstly, these are her decisions, and I’m in no position to condemn. Secondly, I know that by me telling anyone, it’s only going to make things tough for her and the family, emotionally.”
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3. “My ex boyfriend got in touch with me after marriage. There was nothing romantic about it, and all we spoke about was how life has changed and so on. After that one phone call, I blocked his number. Though this meant nothing to me at all, it’s not something I would ever want to confess to my husband. He might not understand or believe me, and it will cause a rift between us, all for nothing. Some things are better kept a secret. Ignorance is bliss!
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4. “I’m not straight. I like women. This is something I could probably never tell my family because I come from a very traditional setup. No one would understand. I’ve been avoiding shaadi talk for more than 6 years now, so it’s tough.”
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5. “I don’t have feelings for my husband. I was rushed into marriage when I was 23, and it’s been 3 years since that arrangement. He’s a great guy and life with him is not tough, to be honest. He’s just not the man I wanted to marry. What can be a bigger secret than this?”
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