Secrets can destroy relationships from "summary" of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
The burden of secrecy weighs heavily on relationships, a silent poison that slowly erodes trust and intimacy. In 'A Little Life', characters grapple with the consequences of keeping hidden truths from those closest to them. Whether it's Jude concealing his traumatic past from his friends, or Harold hiding his true feelings from his partner, the act of withholding crucial information creates a barrier that is difficult to breach. Secrets fester in the darkness, breeding suspicion and insecurity. Willem's inability to penetrate Jude's emotional walls leaves him feeling disconnected and powerless, unable to fully understand the depths of his friend's suffering. Similarly, Harold's refusal to open up to Julia about his struggles with their relationship leaves her feeling isolated and unloved, creating a distance that threatens ...
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