The tenth part of our series on shmiras halashon by Mrs. Tova Younger.
Secrets may not be prohibited speech, but revealing them is. Once you have been told a secret, fulfill your obligation and guard it well, even if it seems trivial to you.
Tip: Before confiding in someone, verify that they are willing. Not everyone is capable of maintaining secrecy; it’s unfair to thrust a mental burden on someone without their prior consent.