30 Clear Signs That Someone Is Keeping A Dark Secret From You

1. You Have That Gut Feeling

Image Source/ RedditGirls, we all know THAT feeling… Not the feeling that you feel a bit dizzy and unwell, the feeling where your stomach twists whenever you think of something, and you can feel your heart beating! If you're feeling this when you're around your friend, then something must be up!

2. Your Friend Always Looks Like On Edge

Image Source/ BusinessinsiderIf your in a casual convo with your favorite girlfriends but they seem very on edge and seem like they are about to expose some juicy gossip, but they don’t; then this might mean that they know something that they want to tell you but they can’t because it’s such a dark and scary secret!

3. You Hear Gossip

Image Source/ RedditIf you're out with a big group of your friends and have the feeling you're not involved in any conversation and they seem to be whispering around, then you are possibly having a secret kept from you! It all links back to that gut feeling in the moment... always trust your gut ladies.

4. Everyone Seems To Be Ganging Up On You

Image Source/ RedditDo you get that feeling when your doing something with your friends or even doing something as a team at work, that it is them Vs you majority of the time? This is might be because they don’t know how to act around you because of the secret they know about you so they oppose you majority of the time!

5. Your Friends Overreact Over Everything

Image Source/ DazedHave you recently told your girlfriends something that means literally nothing but they made it something big? This sign of overreacting to silly things links back to the fact that your friends haven’t got a clue on how to act natural around you due to the deep secret they know!

6. They Go Quiet Over Random Things

Image Source/ PopsugarHave you ever been in a conversation with your girlfriends and recognise they go quiet over a small thing you said? This may possibly mean that they are judging you in a way due to the fact they know a dark secret that they are hiding from you! If this is happening, be careful on every word you say around these people!

7. They Avoid You As Much As Possible

Image Sources/ RedditHave you tried planning a girls night out for a while but that one friend keeps on being awkward about it? This may be because that friend is trying to avoid you as much as possible due to the fact they know something you don’t! If this is happening, you may want to ask them if everything is okay and if they need to spill the tea!

8. Avoid Eye Contact With You

Image Source/ RedditDoes this sausage dog remind you of a friend of yours? Girl... your friend doesn’t want anything to do with you right now! It maybe because they’ve gone off you as a person or maybe because they know something that they don’t want to say, maybe it’s upset them? or angered them?

9. Hiding Things

Image Source/ QuoraHave your picked up on the little things with your friends ? Are they not letting you near their phone or walking out the room when the phone rings every time? This is a sign that your beloved friend is keeping something from you and is terrified of you finding out on what it is!

10. They Are Defensive

Image Source/ RedditDo you agree that your friends seem to try and cause a problem over any little thing you say ? Well if so, your friends may be keeping a secret from you and are trying to push you away so they won’t tell you! If someone ever makes you feel like this snowman, it's time to reassess!

11. They Won’t Let You Near Any Other Of Their Friends/Family

Image Source/ WikipediaGirl, if you have a friend that you’ve know for a while and they've always been welcomed by your family and other friends, however you’ve realised they have never introduced you to their girlfriends or their family; your friend may have something against you or a deep dark secret about you.

12. They Are Picking Irrelevant Arguments With You

Image Source/ TheJasmineBrandDo you feel as if your friend is finding anything to stay in your bad books? Maybe a nasty comment or that they just don't respond to you speaking to them whatsoever?  This may be done on purpose by your friends to keep their distance, because their secret about you maybe so bad they don’t want anything to do with you.

13. They Give Too Much Information

Image Source/ RedditIf your friend is talking constantly about something in the convo where you feel bored is not a good sign. Your friend may be wanting to keep convos going so they don’t blurt out the secret they have! If they aren't the usual chatterbox, it could be a sign that they are overcompensating for feeling awkward around you!

14. You Never Know What Mood They Are Going To Be In

Image Source/ QuoraDo you not know if your friends are going to be really happy or furious when you’re next with them? Well seriously girl, you honestly might have a not so best bestie on your hands, and have some deep and dark secrets being kept from you! Be careful, some girls can be so so horrible!

15. They Think White Lies Are Fine

Image Source/ RedditDoes your friend say something then give you a cheeky look like this? Let’s be honest with ourselves here, a half truth is still a whole lie and there’s no running from it! If your friends constantly think it’s fine to get away with little white lies then keep your distance from them!

16. You’ve Never Been Round To Their House

Image Source/ RedditDo you ladies find it strange if your friends constantly want to go back to your house but you never get the invite to theirs? Listen, it’s understandable if they live with their mom or sister, but if they live by themselves they don’t have any restrictions to invite you round for a bit... unless they are keeping a secret from you!

17. You Find They Act Paranoid

Image Source/ RedditIs your friend losing a bit of hair from stress? If someone is hiding a secret from you and is dragging the secret on, they eventually build the mindset that you are also keeping a secret from them! So if you feel your friend is questioning you randomly, and seem like they want to know everything, take a minute and think it could be an issue to do with them?

18. They Don’t Want To Go Out In Public

Image Source/ PelicanhealthcareThis has more to do with relationships, but if someone you are close to suddenly doesn’t want to go out in public places with you, this could mean they could be keeping a mental health issue hidden away from you. If you pick up on this, you must ask your loved ones if they’re okay.

19. They Refuse To Commit To Things

Image Source/ Know Your MemeLadies, have you noticed that your friends or boyfriend seem to be cancelling all plans you make or just seem to change their mind constantly about things? Even if it's really small things like going for a dog walk together one evening? This may mean they are keeping some sort of dark secret away from you!

20. They Avoid Taking Pics With You

Image Source/ RedditDo agree that when your out with your girlfriends and notice that one specific girl is refusing to take a pic with you? Well this means they are starting to distance themselves from you as much as possible because they know a secret and keeping it from you!

21. Inconsistencies In Their Story

Image Source/ RedditDoes your friends story seem abit off and weird? Inconsistencies in stories can be a red flag that someone is lying because they suggest that the person is having trouble keeping track of their lies and maintaining a coherent narrative. When someone is telling the truth, they tend to remember the details of their story accurately and consistently, because they are describing something that actually happened.

22. Unnatural Body Language

Image Source/RedditGirl, do ever get the vibe of something is wrong when nobody has said anything? While there is no specific body language that always indicates someone is keeping a secret, certain behaviors may suggest that a person is being less than truthful or hiding something. This could be no eye contact, or possibly a lot of fidgeting.

23. Delayed Responses

Image Source/ RedditIf someone consistently provides delayed responses when asked about a particular topic or question, it could be a sign that they are uncomfortable with the topic and may be trying to avoid answering directly. This could potentially be a red flag that they are hiding something.

24. Over-Explaining & Providing Too Much Detail

Image Source/ RedditDo you ever get bored over a certain point with your friends because of how long their stories are? Over-explaining stories can sometimes indicate that someone is keeping a secret because they may be trying to cover up inconsistencies or gaps in their story. When a person feels like they need to explain every detail of a story or event, it can be a sign that they are trying to control the narrative and prevent others from finding out the truth.

25. Changes In Their Voice

Image Source/ RedditEver been in a serious conversation and you realise your friends voice keeps on switching up and it actually sounds quite funny? When someone is trying to hide something, they may experience physiological changes, such as increased heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure, which can cause their voice to sound different.

26. Lack Of Emotion

Image Source/ RedditBeing in a conversation and you feel like you're not getting any sort of emotion back in the convo is the worst thing ever! A lack of emotion can indicate that someone is hiding a secret because they may be consciously or subconsciously trying to avoid giving any clues or signals that could give away their true feelings or intentions.

27. Changing The Subject

Image Source/ WikipediaChanging the subject can sometimes indicate that someone is hiding a secret because it allows them to avoid discussing a particular topic that they may be uncomfortable with or trying to conceal. When someone is asked about something that they don't want to reveal, they may try to steer the conversation in a different direction to divert attention away from the topic.

28. Inappropriate Humor

Image Source/ K-zoneInappropriate humor can sometimes be a sign that someone is hiding a secret, but it is not necessarily always the case. When someone is trying to divert attention away from themselves, they may use humor as a defense mechanism. Inappropriate humor can also be a way for someone to mask their discomfort or anxiety in a particular situation.

29. Too Much Emphasis On Being Truthful

Image Source/ RedditHave you been in a convo and realise that one person just wont stop going on about being truthful is the most important trait for a person to have? When a person is trying to conceal something, they may overcompensate by emphasizing the importance of honesty and truthfulness to deflect suspicion or avoid appearing deceptive.

30. They Have A Lack Of Memory And Detail

Image Source/ RedditHave you asked your friends something important and all you get is "uhhh I have no clue" but in a very blunt way? If your friend consistently uses lack of memory as an excuse for inconsistencies in their story or for not being able to provide details when asked, it could be a sign that they are lying.

31. Their Breathing Changes

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When someone is keeping a secret or lying, it can often affect their breathing. It's difficult to judge if you're just looking at someone, but you might be able to catch their chest rising and falling more rapidly if they're caught in a lie. Or they may start sighing, huffing or even coughing.

32. They Fidget A Lot When They're Around You

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Fidgeting is also a sign someone may be keeping something from you! If they're feeling uncomfortable keeping their secret, or if you've asked them something directly and they start fidgeting, this can be a sign. It's more obvious in people who don't normally fidget but suddenly they are...

33. Or They May Avoid Sitting Across From You

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Sitting directly across from someone can make a person keeping a secret very uncomfortable. It's like how you'd sit during an interview or interrogation. Sitting across from you means they have to make eye contact and face you, and they'll feel weird about this if they're hiding something from you.

34. They Walk Around A Lot, Too

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And what's the best way from avoiding sitting directly across from someone, or making direct eye contact? Walking around, of course! Instead of sitting across from you on the couch when you're hanging out, do they get up and pace the room, hide their face or look out the window?

35. Their Face Goes Through A Million Different Expressions

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It could be easy to miss if you're not fully paying attention to the little facial movements they're doing, but often people caught in a lie will let their true feelings show for a quick second before putting their mask on again! Watch what their face does - do they go through loads of different expressions like they're struggling?

36. Their Eyes Dart Here There And Everywhere

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Not only do they avoid eye contact, but they've now got this nervous eye darting thing going on. They can't keep focusing on one thing and their eyes are just going from one thing to another around the room, around your face or up to the ceiling. It's a sure sign someone is nervous and could be hiding something from you.

37. They Don't Seem To Stop Blinking

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Of course, we know blinking is normal and you shouldn't stop - but what we mean is rapid blinking in a pattern that doesn't seem normal. Blinking can feel like a way to break eye contact, and someone doing it rapidly may be on edge, or thinking quickly of a lie to come up with.

38. Or They Shut Their Eyes Completely When Talking

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If blinking or avoiding eye contact just isn't enough for this person, they may fully close their eyes for a long period of time when answering a question or talking to you. It can be a sign of someone thinking deeply about something or taking their time, but it can also be suspicious if they're hiding something...

39. Their Smile Seems Really Fake

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When they smile at you, do you just get this weird feeling like it looks more of a grimace than a smile? Especially if something you've said relates to the thing you think they're keeping from you and their reaction is to smile in this weird, fake way... they're probably hiding something.

40. They Ignore Certain Messages

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When someone is lying to you - or, if they don't want to feel like they're lying any more than they have to - they'll likely ignore certain texts or messages that relate to that subject. You might see a pattern of waiting a few days before they reply, and then they'll say something unrelated as though they didn't see your last message.

41. They Touch Their Face A Lot

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Have you noticed that when you ask them a particular question, or talk about a certain topic, they start to touch their face? They might scratch their nose, rest their hand on their cheek or cover their mouth with their hand when they're replying. They're probably lying!

42. Watch What Their Lips Are Doing!

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The lips can be just as expressive as the face when it comes to lying and telling the truth! Natural lip movements can be as easy as a smile, but if someone's lying, it's likely their lips will go into overdrive: pursed lips, biting down on their lips, sticking their tongue out, wetting their lips, chewing on their lips... you get the idea!

43. Are They Sweating A Lot, Too?

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Perspiring is also something related to lying and keeping secrets - because when you're lying to someone, you can often get hot and bothered and feel a weight on you, which can result in you sweating. This person might have beads of sweat on their face, or under their armpits on their clothes!

44. They Get Flushed Easily

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This also applies to flushed cheeks, too. Some people might not sweat when they get nervous about lying, but the cheeks can give away a lot that you can't control. The person may flush bright red on their cheeks and their chest when they're lying, because they feel like the attention is on them (and their lies).

45. Or, They May Do The Opposite: Turn Pale

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Of course, not everybody gets rosy red cheeks when they're embarrassed or hiding something. Some people do the opposite and turn pale, having the color drain from their face. This can be evidence of panic or worry, so see if they turn pale when you ask them to explain something you suspect.

46. They Shake Their Head

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The way people nod or shake their head can often give away true feelings, and especially if the movement doesn't match their words! Have you asked them something you think they might lie about? Are they using very positive language like, 'Yes, of course!' while shaking their head?

47. Their Gestures Are Out Of Sync With Their Words

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This one sounds weird, but it's a bit like when a movie has been badly dubbed and you can see their lips move before you hear the voiceover. A person who is keeping a secret may gesture far too late after they've said something. Usually, when you talk with your hands, you gesture along with the words.

48. They Stumble Over Their Words

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Speaking of words: do they stumble all over the place with theirs? Do they keep correcting themselves, or struggling to get words out? This is the sure-fire sign of a liar or secret keeper who's struggling to get their story straight, so they end up tripping over their words!

49. You've Actually Been Keeping Receipts And Things Don't Add Up

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So you started thinking someone might be keeping a dark secret from you. So you decided to actually keep tabs on what they've been saying and doing. You're keeping notes and you're starting to realize things don't add up - like something they recently told you is completely different to what they told you a few weeks ago.

50. They Repeat The Same Words Over And Over Again

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Someone lying can often try to convince themselves as much as you, and they do this by repeating the lie over and over again to try and make it sound more set-in-stone. Pay attention to the words they're repeating. If you're accusing someone of something, they could say, 'No. No, I didn't. Nope. I didn't do that. I definitely didn't. Me? No!'