This chapter explores the concept of secrets and why people feel inclined to share them. It discusses the three fundamental dimensions of secrets and how they can impact individuals. Cultural factors influencing secret-keeping and the role of disclosure in establishing connections are also examined.
Michael Slepian researches the psychology of secrets.
But what he didn't know — until about a decade ago — was that his family had a major secret they were keeping from him.
One they planned never to reveal. Until …