Why would someone hide their past?

"In many instances, people keep secrets due to feeling shame or embarrassment - not because they are intentionally trying to hurt a partner," says Shapiro. They may be very much wrapped up in their own shame and have yet to figure out the best way to reveal their story to you.

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Moreover, is it ok to talk about past relationships with your partner?

You might feel awkward discussing exes with your new partner, but having an honest conversation with them about past relationships is perfectly healthy. It can bring you closer together and help you to better understand your significant other, and vice versa. Is it OK to ask about past relationships? But it's always a good idea to think twice before asking your partner certain questions about their past - especially regarding exes - because it can easily have a negative impact on your relationship. "It is OK to ask what went wrong in the prior relationship, and also share what went wrong with your exes.

One may also ask what does it mean when a guy keeps bringing up the past?

"If your partner dredges up the past for whatever reason, it shows that they don't let things go," psychic and spiritual counselor Davida Rappaport tells Bustle. "They may hold on to the past and not allow you to change." Or, they may cling to past mistakes you made, and bring them up time and time again. And another question, when a man opens up to you emotionally? As mentioned above, guys are not very expressive and prefer keeping their feelings to themselves over being vulnerable. If a guy lets his guard down and shows you his vulnerable side and opens up to you, then he has become emotionally attached to you.

How can I accept my girlfriends past?

Step 1) Acknowledge that this is your problem, not your girlfriend's. Step 2) Stop talking about your girlfriend's past (for the most part). Step 3) Get clear about your values. Step 4) Realize that it is, in many ways, a new world out there. Step 5) Don't be a hypocrite. Why am I so bothered about my girlfriend's past? Another cause of jealousy or envy when thinking of your partner's past lovers can be fear. Overall, jealousy is a feeling that will come and go throughout relationships. Fear of losing someone we love coupled with feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem can exacerbate normal feelings.