Would you feel offended if one of your 'close friends' told you that they kept parts of their life from you?

Would you feel offended if one of your 'close friends' told you that they kept parts of their life from you?
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It’s probably something she doesn’t feel comfortable sharing with you. It’s not a slight on you. You’ve got to let the little stuff slide. This is the little stuff.
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