Is it okay not to tell everything to your partner?

Communication is, after all, one of the most important factors in maintaining a relationship. But should you tell your partner everything? Experts agree that you don’t have to. “Total honesty isn’t always the best policy,” Jonathan Bennett, relationship and dating expert at Double Trust Dating, tells Bustle.

Should you hide anything from your partner?

Keeping secrets in a relationship Hiding one or two may not end up harming a relationship, but if you’re in a habit of lying, it can actually harm you — physically. Experts report that if you’re in the habit of lying it can show up as heart burn, panic attacks and insomnia because of increased guilt and anxiety.

Is it wrong to hide your past from your partner?

“Often, people feel guilty of not being true to their partners if they are hiding anything from them. But the belief that your partner needs to know everything about you for a happy and long lasting relationship is a mere myth. Sharing your past can at times ruin your relationship and affect your future,” adds Archana.

Why do people hide things from their partner?

“If someone is hiding something, this can be a way to avoid intimacy with you or distract from suspicion.” If your partner is engaging in these suspicious habits, it may be time to have a serious conversation and find out whether or not they are being fully honest with you.

Should I tell my partner everything about your past?

The short answer is yes, it is important to talk to your partner about your past. But that doesn’t mean sharing everything, though. There are things from your past that have no bearing on your current relationship. You can keep them to yourself.

Should you share your past love interests with your current lover?

So maybe you’ve had a better time between the sheets with one of your past love interests. This isn’t something you should share with your current lover. “Your partner wants to know that they are the best lover ever,” explains Masini. “They want you to forget all others before them, so let them think you have.

Should you share your feelings with your partner?

“These initial thoughts are not helpful to share because they will create insecurity and hurt feelings,” she explains. And very often, they’ll resolve on their own. “Sit with your feelings and process them on your own. Only if the feelings persist and become stronger over time should you share them with your partner.”

Should I tell my partner about my past relationships?

“They want you to forget all others before them, so let them think you have. There is no good that can come from letting your partner know how great the sex was with someone else from your past. In fact, it opens up a Pandora’s Box, so keep that closed.

Should you talk about your sexual history with your partner?

While it might sometimes come up in conversation, relationship experts say that apart from any medical concerns you might have (like whether you’re both up-to-date on STD testing, for example), discussing your sexual history with your current S.O. has pretty much zero benefits.