We all hope that we’ll make our parents proud and that they will rejoice in our successes. But there are some things we always keep a secret from them.

#1 We’re trying with all our energy to always look and behave like responsible, independent adults.

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#2 Sometimes we really feel like retreating to our childhood.

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#3 We’re embarrassed to watch romantic scenes in movies with them sitting beside us.

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#4 We want them to be proud of us.

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#5 It was us that broke that vase. Sorry, Mom!

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#6 We knew long ago that there was no such thing as Santa Claus, but we liked playing along.

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#7 We’re embarrassed to talk about what’s really important.

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#8 Sometimes we hide something in order to avoid upsetting them.

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#9 Those hats they made for us spent less than five minutes a day on our heads.

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#10 Sometimes it’s hard for us to admit we were wrong.

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#11 We really miss you, but we’re too embarrassed to say so.

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(H/T):brightside