One of the great concerns in many relationships, involves secrecy over privacy. One partner thinks that he or she deserves a bit of privacy, the other views this desire as secrecy. Which is which? How can we know the difference between the two? And how should we navigate between these two extremes? Privacy is best defined as the state or condition of being free from observation and disturbance by other people. For instance, when you leave a public event and return to the privacy of your own home, the person who sat next to you at the public event can no longer stare at, talk to, or otherwise annoy you. In general, keeping certain things private involves setting and maintaining boundaries that align with your individual needs, values, and beliefs. When your privacy is violated you might feel angry, and rightfully so, with a desire to pull away from whoever spoiled your privacy.
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