Episode 116 - 3 Shocking Facts About Keeping Secrets From Your Partner

You might think hiding small things protects your spouse to "keep the peace," but science shows those unshared truths are actually corroding your relationship's foundation like a hidden leak.

In this episode of Marriage IQ, Dr. Scott and Dr. Heidi Hastings utilize relationship research to uncover why quiet emotional distance is often fatal to a marriage, even more so than explosive fights. They dive into the psychology of cognitive dissonance, reveal the top three secrets married couples hide from each other, and explore the devastating impact of unintentional gaslighting on a partner's mental health. If your marriage feels distant, flat, or unsafe due to a lack of transparency, join us to learn the courageous, practical steps needed to move from defensiveness to ownership, repair broken trust, and rebuild true intimacy.

RESEARCH:
Slepian, M. L., & Moulton-Tetlock, E. (2018). Confiding Secrets and Well-Being. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 10(4), 472-484.

National Marriage Project (multiple large-scale marital satisfaction studies)

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