People Are Sharing Their Deepest “Adult Secrets” They’ll Never Tell Their Families — And Honestly, Same
Recently, Redditor u/According_Fig7999 on Reddit asked: “What’s one adult secret you’re keeping from your family?” — and wow, the responses were wild, funny, and surprisingly relatable. Some are harmless lies, others a little heartbreaking. Either way, here are some of the most unforgettable ones:
1. “My husband cheated on me and moved out to live with his side piece for a week… and I still took him back.”
2. “Sometimes, I wish my parents were divorced so I could visit my mom without having to see my dad at the same time.”
3. “I found my parents’ wills and… I might’ve steamed them open to see which brother gets the most. Spoiler alert: It’s me.”
4. “I once pawned my parents’ wedding rings (they were divorced already) to help pay for college applications. They blamed each other for losing them… and stopped their revenge games. Meanwhile, I’m almost done with my degree.”
5. “I quit college just 33 hours away from my mechanical engineering degree because I hated it. My parents still think I graduated. Truth is, I work in IT now and do pretty well — but I know this secret would crush them.”
6. “I had a huge falling out with my uncle. What my family doesn’t know is… he’s now my neighbor. We haven’t spoken in two years.”
— Anonymous
7. “I’m deeply in debt because my business is struggling. My parents think I’ve lost weight from dieting, but honestly, it’s because I can barely afford food. My dog eats first, always.”
8. “I once accidentally convinced my friend’s youth pastor to convert to Mormonism… all because I showed up to church trivia night for the free pizza and started spitting random facts I read on Wikipedia.”
9. “I’m agnostic. My Catholic mother would lose it if she knew.”
10. “My parents think I run a small crochet business online, but I actually design and sell custom plush toys and apparel. It’s super niche, but it pays the bills!”
11. “My family thinks I’m a freelance illustrator — technically true — but I mostly work on niche art commissions. Let’s just say… they’d be surprised if they ever saw my portfolio.”
12. “I sold my motorcycle after moving to a new city, but the real reason? I didn’t have access to my favorite mechanic anymore. I just told my dad it was too expensive.”
13. “My wife and I used to go to swing dance parties… until one day we saw my parents there. Needless to say, we left immediately and never looked back.”
14. “I secretly love wearing fun patterned socks. My family is super traditional, so they’d flip if they knew half my drawer is filled with cartoon characters and neon colors.”
— Anonymous
15. “I got a vasectomy at 24. My parents still think I’m going to give them grandkids one day… but that ship has sailed.”
16. “Most people in my family think I believe in all the same stuff they do… but honestly, I’ve grown into a completely different person. I just stay quiet to avoid the drama.”
— Anonymous
Wow… these were a LOT.
Do you have an “adult secret” you’d never tell your family? Feel free to share — anonymously, of course!
Note: Some confessions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
