Not every relationship hides a secret, but plenty of people face similar decisions about how much they should tell a new companion. Some confidential information can’t stay that way forever—if you take daily medication or if you have a condition withvisible symptoms , for example. Other events in your medical history, such as addictions, mental illness, past surgeries, and health scares, can easily remain a secret—but should they?

If you’re considering telling your partner about a health secret, here are eight tips to help you spill the beans. Read the rest of this entry »