Are secrets ever a good thing?  According to some relationship experts, women keeping certain secrets from their partners may not be such a bad thing.  Here are 5 such secrets it is suggested you keep to yourself, read more to find out what they are.

1. Past Hookups

He knows you didn't spend your days in a convent pre-him, but that doesn't mean he wants mental images of you getting frisky with old flames. Men may ask about other dudes, but what they're fishing to hear is

that they're the best. Avoid lying by not answering questions about your sexual past. When he does dig, tell him he's the only one you can think about in bed.

2. How You Spend Your Money

As long as you don't share funds, your boyfriend doesn't need to know where your dough goes. It stresses out guys to see you buy things they deem unnecessary — like clothes or shoes. The quick fix: When he compliments a dress, don't give him the rundown on where you got it and how much it cost. And if he asks, tell him it was waaay less than the big-screen TV he splurged on.

3. The Way You Feel About His Family

Warning: Dissing his clan will do damage to your relationship. So even if his mom is Queen Bitch, keep your mouth shut. The minute you say something slightly negative, he will feel like you're making him choose between you and them and resent you for it. If they're truly awful, avoid being around them whenever you can.

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