[header] How to deal with a partner keeping your relationship secret [title] Don't jump to conclusions. [step] If keeping your relationship secret makes you uncomfortable, or you are unfamiliar with your partner's reasons, the best solution is to have a candid discussion. Choose a time when you and your partner can talk without distractions and share your concerns.
[header] How to deal with a partner keeping your relationship secret [title] Don't jump to conclusions. [step] If keeping your relationship secret makes you uncomfortable, or you are unfamiliar with your partner's reasons, the best solution is to have a candid discussion. Choose a time when you and your partner can talk without distractions and share your concerns.
After that talk, you'll both feel more at ease and less anxious, and you won't be able to guess what to say. [substeps] When you talk about your relationship, tell your partner how you're feeling. [substeps] Pick an after hours, non-work time. Of course, it might be tempting to wait all day to have the talk, especially if that's when you both work. [substeps] If you are a frequent friend or family member, it may be a good idea to have talk in private in the privacy of your own home. Before meeting in a public space, discuss your concerns and determine if the relationship will need to be openly disclosed. Use " i " statements to avoid making them defensive. [substeps] You might say something like " we've been dating for a few months now and you still haven't introduced me to your family or your friends.