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When I began to confide in married girlfriends about our problems, they unfailingly shared their own marital struggles, things they’d never mentioned when I was single.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“School should be a place where young people can feel safe and confident they can confide in a teacher.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It might be tempting to confide in colleagues that you’re having a hard time connecting with your manager, but that probably isn’t a good idea, Williams says.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

They were less likely to strike up conversations with classmates or confide in dormmates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

I wanted to confide in Elnora but was certain that her loyalty to Gertrude would prevail over our friendship.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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