confiding in
Sharing private thoughts
To confide in someone is to share personal matters or secrets with them, trusting their discretion: She confided in her sister about the affair.
The phrase implies both vulnerability and trust—you confide in people you believe will keep your confidence.
I need someone to confide in.
- opening upBecoming less guarded
- sharingDividing among others
- heart to heartCandid intimate discussion
- trustConfidence in another
- trusted friendDependable close companion
friendship · inner circle · secret keeper · discretion · relief · catharsis · honesty · confession · vulnerability · shoulder to cry on · validation · unburdening · reliance · empathy · intimacy · disclosure · courage · openness
confiding inkeeping to oneself
Staying socially isolated
bottling up · shutting out · keeping mum · clamming up · suppressing
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