10 Things Your Woman Shouldn't Know

Yes, you read right. When honesty and trust serve as the foundation of a relationship, the likelihood of success soars. After all, open communication and sincere emotions can come in handy when relationship problems arise.

Although relationships must be nurtured, not rushed, many couples make the mistake of disclosing too much, too early. What should she know and what should she know in time ? That is the fine line that separates a horrible first date and a great future. Before I reveal what you should keep to yourself, remember that any health issues you might have that can affect your lover must be disclosed without question.

Number 10

Your business matters
Women are not stupid; they will come to their own conclusion regarding your career (or lack thereof) anyway. You have to be humble despite your success, and avoid being arrogant, despite your lack of it. Discussing which line of business you are in is fine and dandy, but showing off will backfire in business and in love. In addition, insider information or your intricate knowledge of patents and trademarks might be a can of worms waiting to come out and bite you in the behind, so keep a lid on it and close your lips. After all, it ain't no one's business but your own.

Number 9

Your family
Time out, no one is urging you to place your family in a witness relocation program to avoid scaring your new gal; I am simply suggesting that you present the "freak show" you call your family, gradually. Start with the most "presentable" family member and work down the chain before introducing those that are actually in chains.

Number 8

Your physical preferences
You like tall women? Too bad she is petite. You love blondes? Well, she's a brunette. If you thought that was bad, just wait until her self-confidence takes a hit and your libido suffers for it. Moral of the story? Love what you have, cherish what you hold and keep your booty call checklist to yourself. Sexual preferences, on the other hand, should be disclosed gradually, as the relationship blossoms.

Number 7

Your mistakes
You should learn from your mistakes, but no one said you should reveal them over a loudspeaker. In other words, you have erred and so have I; just make note of them, understand why you were wrong, but move on, man! Your girlfriend will also dislike it if you dwell on the past too much. After all, she is interested in your future, not your past.

Number 6

Your little black book
Obviously, no matter how thick and impressive your (get your mind out of the gutter) black book is, you should never show it off to your significant other. In fact, she should never get her hands on it. She may imagine the women in your little black book, dream of them, and ask about them, but there is no advantage whatsoever to her having possession of your list of phone numbers. Today, you should also make sure to password-protect your PDA, and please, don't use her birthday as the code...

Loose lips sink ships...

Number 5

Your love for adult entertainment
Why men have a liking for this is unbeknownst to me, after all, I prefer women in the flesh; glossy magazines never did it for me. In any case, you remember what Chris Rock says about adult entertainment, right? "All men have a porn stash somewhere; nothing incriminating, but just enough to get by." Eventually, when the two of you are close enough, maybe you can involve her in your interests, but in the meantime, you should keep your "mature" pastimes to yourself.

Number 4

Your financial matters
You can be the highest rolling fellow on the strip, but divulging the details of your bank account to your woman is not the smartest thing to do. For one, if you happen to be well off, you wouldn't want her feelings to get clouded by her street "cents." Second, if you are not in the best of financial situations, she might kick you to the curb before you can show her all of your assets. But as the relationship develops, there is nothing wrong with revealing your finances, especially if you live under the same roof and share expenses...

Number 3

Your friends' secrets
Your buddy landed those sorority girls in Vegas... I'm sure your posse found that impressive, but I'm not sure about his girlfriend. Remember that news travels fast. Your girlfriend may be your best friend, but her ultimate allegiance might be to her gender if she's a bona fide gossip. More importantly, your friends won't trust you, not to mention your girlfriend, no matter how noble you are.

Number 2

Your previous exploits
Now don't get me wrong; you should be honest with your lady, you should even share some experiences from your past. But your exploits, the ones that make you legendary, should be spoon-fed to her rather than served buffet-style.

Number 1

Your lies
Although we shouldn't lie, human beings are often dishonest whether it's to others or themselves. The problem with lying is that once you get caught, you lose substantial credibility with your friends, your girlfriend, and even your relatives. Your family will be there rain or shine, but your friends may get tired and your girlfriend will ultimately throw in the towel.

As previously mentioned, relationships must constantly be nurtured, and open, genuine communication is vital to the success of any relationship -- be it friendship or romance. But when it comes to baggage and matters that have no bearing on our significant others, sharing personal information with one another should come naturally, as the relationship progresses. Now as for which skeletons should remain locked up in the closet... that's a whole other topic.


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