What can happen if a secret is kept too long

Secrets are usually kept because of something the person is not willing or wanting to admit, mainly because it is something embarrassing, something only they should know, or something that would get them in trouble. If a secret is kept too long, it can result in being either good or bad. For example, if my secret is that I am a homosexual, keeping it would be the better option. Mainly because of all the people in this area that are very homophobic and would try to hurt or even kill me if they found out. An example of a secret being kept too long being a bad thing, would be if I was depressed and suicidal. If I keep it to myself, no one can help me with my issues which can cause me to go over the edge and kill myself. If I had told someone, then maybe they could help me work out my problems and help me feel better. Personally, I think it's best if you keep your secrets. If it's something you don't want others to know about and are perfectly okay with it, then by all means keep it to yourself. If it's something that you find hard to cope with and think its best to tell a friend or family member, that's fine too.