Let's face it. From getting the seal of approval from your partner's family and friends to understanding each other sexually and so much more, relationships can be complicated . . . as hell. Throw in some lack of communication, and you have a recipe for mixed signals, hurt feelings, and an overall hot mess.
But it doesn't have to be that way. Taking a look at how you may be contributing to your relationship woes is the first step. The second? Tapping into your mate's inner workings to fully understand what he or she has going on, even if it hasn't been expressed. This can be a challenge, we know. So, we've decided to make the process a little bit easier for you. We spoke with multiple men about secrets — big and small — that they or people they know tend to keep from their partners. Take these notes with a grain of salt and do with them what you will. Hopefully, though, they can encourage dialogue between you and your SO. Scroll through to see 15 common secrets that men keep from their partners.
How They Feel About You Physically
Body image can surely be a touchy subject. People may gain or lose weight for many different reasons, and in the era of the Instagram model, it can all be so discouraging. Men are aware of this and sometimes just don't want to hurt your feelings, so they'll keep their thoughts about your physicality to themselves.
If your body has changed from when you first started dating your man, you may want to have a conversation with him about it. Or maybe you don't. Just remember that despite how your boyfriend may secretly feel, you come first. Love yourself and focus on being the healthiest version of you for YOU.
