Shidduchim — What do you have to disclose? At what point does privacy become deception? At what point does “full disclosure” become cruelty, stigma, and impossible perfectionism?

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of disclosure in relationships, particularly regarding medical and mental health issues.

A boy lost 150 pounds through Ozempic. Does he have to disclose? A girl struggles with anxiety and takes medication occasionally. Does she haveto disclose? At what stage? A boy has mild asthma controlled by an inhaler. Is that considered a medical condition requiring disclosure? A girl once had depression in college but has been stable for 5 years. Does “past history” need to be revealed? A boy’s father spent time in prison decades ago and completely rebuilt his life. Must that be disclos...

Topics covered

• disclosure
• privacy
• mental health
• medical conditions
• relationships
• shidduchim

Keywords

• shidduchim
• disclosure
• privacy
• mental health
• medical conditions
• relationships
• Ozempic
• anxiety
• depression
• asthma

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