When we think of a secret, it can make us feel isolated and alone. Having a secret return to mind, time and time again, can be tiring. Simply thinking about a secret can make us feel inauthentic. It is our tendency to mind-wander to our secrets that seems most harmful to well-being. It is far more common to ruminate on our secrets. Yet, such concealment is actually uncommon. The concept of secrecy might evoke an image of two people in conversation, with one person actively concealing from the other. The real problem with keeping a secret is not that you have to hide it, but that you have to live with it, and think about it. New research, however, suggests that the harm of secrets doesn’t really come from the hiding after all. Constant vigilance and concealment can be exhausting. This could require evasion or even deception. If asked about something related to the secret, you must be careful not to slip up. There is a seemingly obvious explanation for these harms: Hiding secrets is hard work. Research has linked secrecy to increased anxiety, depression, symptoms of poor health, and even the more rapid progression of disease. Secrecy is associated with lower well-being, worse health, and less satisfying relationships. About the Author Julie Anne Peters is the critically acclaimed author of Define Normal, Keeping You a Secret, Pretend You Love Me, Between Mom and Jo, She Loves You, She Loves You Not., Its Our Prom (So Deal With It), and Luna, a National Book Award finalist.It hurts to keep secrets. With her characteristic humor and breezy style, Peters has captured the compelling emotions of young love. Cece and Holland have undeniable feelings for each other, but how will others react to their developing relationship? This moving love story is for fans of Nancy Gardens classic young adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind. But when Cece Goddard comes to school, everything changes. With a steady boyfriend, the position of Student Council President, and a chance to go to an Ivy League college, high school life is just fine for Holland Jaeger. Book Synopsis National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters delivers a moving, classic love story between two girls. Keeping You a Secret is a contemporary successor to such classic young adult coming out novels as Annie on My Mind. About the Book In her trademark, darkly humorous voice, Peters has written a moving and witty love story between two girls.
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