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When your child's trust conflicts with marital honesty

My teenage son came out to me but specifically asked me not to tell his other parent yet, and keeping this secret from my spouse feels like I'm breaking our relationship.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental love is pulling you in opposite directions between protecting your child and honoring your partnership.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Personal ethics and integrity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.