7 Things Not to Share with Your Boyfriend ...

7 Things Not to Share with Your Boyfriend ...
By Jordin • Aug 28, 2024 MD

When it comes to relationships, there are always boundaries. Whether you like it or not, they are there and it is your job to make sure you don't overstep yours. I don't believe you should ever intentionally hide anything from your man, but there are a few things you should never share with him. Read on to discover what they are!

1. Your Bodily Functions

Yea, everybody farts. And everyone has to go poop. And shockingly, every person in the world has belched at one time or another. But men like to think of us as ladylike and feminine. After all, isn't that what attracts them to us in the first place? So don't give any raunchy details about your period or your stomach flu. Save all that for your diary!

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2. Your Girlfriends' Secrets

This really is a no-brainer. Your friends confide in you and expect you to keep that confidence. After all, they do the same for you, right? So keep their trust intact. You have no idea how hard it is on a guy to hear us dish about all the latest gossip when all they want to do is rest after a long day. And if the secret you are telling is one of your close girlfriends who happens to have a boyfriend that your man sees everyday, it may be hard for him not to let it slip.

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3. Your Toothbrush

Yes, I know you kiss him and you both drink from the same glass occasionally. But we live in a civilized age and hygiene is a little more obvious now than it was 200 years ago. Toothbrushes only cost a few dollars. Buy your own!

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4. Your Password

Unless you both share an email account, or you're married, this is a big no-no. Giving him your password may encourage him to "check up" on you, and all that's going to do is raise insecurities on your part and feelings of distrust on yours. Not good for a healthy relationship. Plus, he may find out about the surprise party you were planning him for next weekend!

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If you're looking to engage your partner in intriguing conversations, why not try some hypothetical questions for couples? These fun queries will not only keep the conversation lively but also stimulate deep thoughts and potentially reveal insights about each other's personality and thought processes.

5. Your Dislike for His Mother

There will always be a few of us who can't stand or get along with our in-laws. But that doesn't mean you should give him a highlighted, detailed list of the 492 reasons why every time you have to be around them! He may feel pressured to choose between you, or he may get aggravated with you and put a strain on your relationship. If the problem is too big to be ignored, gently state your case. If he doesn't see it your way, give him some time and in the meantime, learn to bite your tongue and keep your cool.

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6. Your Insecurities

If you think your thighs are too fat, your hair is too curly and your teeth are too crooked, try to refrain from bringing it up every 3 to 4 hours. Men get tires of hearing about our horrible bodies. He thinks you are beautiful. He's with you isn't he? And if he accepts you, you can certainly accept yourself! Besides, you drawing attention to your "flaws" may make him notice it when it never really stood out before.

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7. Your past...in Detail

While it's never OK to lie or hide your past from someone if you are in a committed relationship, it's also not OK to tell your significant other how many times a day you kissed each one of your exes or give him the livid details of what you and your girlfriends used to do to get back at all the guys who broke your hearts. Guys just don't need to know that sort of stuff. They always wonder if they measure up or if you regret choosing them. Don't give him reason to wonder!

You CAN have an open, honest relationship with your man. All you need to do in order to achieve it is be kind and thoughtful and think about what you say before you say it! Do you ever share things with your sweetie that you probably shouldn't?

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  • Tiger

    2011-03-04T13:53:20.000Z

    i agree with "greg". people need to relax lol My boyfriend and i have been in a twisted (in a awesome way) relationship for over 7 years. Sure we have no problem discussing "bodily functions" and whatnot but... i still refuse to announce when i fart in front of him. (Not that it hasn't happened - tho he hasn't seemed to notice, or maybe he does & just doesn't care. lol i mean... C'mon, it's natural... it's not like he doesn't fart too). So sure i think it's okay to discuss certain things with your bf or gf when it comes to "bodily functions"... but in like a medical/general way. (Skip the possible stomach churning details if you know what i mean) lol Like i said before... My boyfriend and i have been together for over 7 years. He can walk into the bathroom when im busy using doing my hair or something, flip up the toilet seat and take a piss right then and there. Yet i still "kick him out" of the bathroom when i have to pee... lol (He thinks it's weird - says there's no harm in me peeing in front of him, but has learn to respect the fact that somethings.... are probably better left an unshared mystery and im just not comfortable with doing my "business" in front of anybody but myself.... hence the reason why it's called "YOUR business".) lol Oh & just for the record... i don't think it has anything to do with being "lady-like" or not. It's just a matter of comfort and hygiene.
  • catcatcatmouse

    2011-05-17T17:59:44.000Z

    If you can't share this stuff with them, maybe you're not in a really good relationship? My boyfriend is my best friend and we share everything, except for toothbrushes, because he is gross when it comes to brushing his teeth. But come on, if you can't talk to your boyfriend about some of these things, then it doesn't seem like a good relationship...at least that's what I think. =/
  • Bob

    2011-03-29T20:43:18.000Z

    When we first date someone new--they disclose certain things about themselves, their friends and family, etc. Over time, layers of "self" are peeled away as we reach new comfort zones with one another. So that's just it--we grow and become more accepting of that person as the feelings and bond becomes stronger. Flatulence out of the blue-- might bring about hysterical laughter at a certain point in the relationship--depending on the other's constitution, lol. No two couples are the same, but in a relationship, there are profound levels of compatibility by some, while you wonder how some other couples are still together! But we only get to judge others based on what we see on the outside; behind closed doors can often be entirely different. I think the article tends to stereotype couples way too much. Besides Dr. Ruth--hahahahaha--there is no Dr. Love?
  • Anonymous

    2011-10-31T21:22:09.000Z

    My boyfriend is the one bringing up the bodily function thing. He always wonders why I never fart or burp in front of him. He does it all the time and even leaves the door open to the bathroom. So gross, but he feels that it's natural and wants me to feel that way too which will NEVER HAPPEN
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