Why Sharing with Close Friends Isn’t Always Easy.
You’d think the people closest to you would be the first ones you turn to during tough times, right? Surprisingly, research shows that we’re just as likely to avoid opening up to them about personal issues as we are to confide in them. A 2024 study from the *American Sociological Review* found that 38% of people actively avoid sharing sensitive topics with their closest connections—about the same percentage as those who do open up (37%).
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202501/why-we-avoid-those-closest-to-us-when-we-need-them-most
You’d think the people closest to you would be the first ones you turn to during tough times, right? Surprisingly, research shows that we’re just as likely to avoid opening up to them about personal issues as we are to confide in them. A 2024 study from the *American Sociological Review* found that 38% of people actively avoid sharing sensitive topics with their closest connections—about the same percentage as those who do open up (37%).
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202501/why-we-avoid-those-closest-to-us-when-we-need-them-most
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