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Women guarded secret

Tactical self-disclosure means that dark secrets are revealed only if it is in the interest of the relationship. What secrets do women take to the grave? ALLAN OLINGO explores

Benjamin Franklin is quoted as having said "If you would keep your secret from an enemy, tell it not to a friend". Nowhere is this more practised as in marriage, by men and women who want to protect themselves from their spouses.

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