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It\u2019s in who they feel they have to hide it from. A new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/debt-impact-survey\/\">Accredited Debt Relief survey<\/a> found that 22% of U.S. adults with at least $10,000 in unsecured debt say their spouse or partner does not know the full extent of what they owe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silence reaches beyond romantic relationships. More than half (54%) say their friends do not know, while over a third say their children (37%) and parents (37%) are unaware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That reluctance to open up stems from a mix of pride and fear of how loved ones will react. Among respondents who hide the full extent of their debt, 56% said they feel like they should be able to fix it themselves, 52% don\u2019t want to stress others out, and 48% are ashamed or worried they will be judged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That tendency to keep debt struggles private extends into social situations too. Nearly eight in 10 respondents said they have skipped at least one event or activity in the past year because of debt. This includes group trips, birthday celebrations, and weddings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than openly discussing financial constraints, more than half (58%) have made a non-financial excuse to skip an event they could not afford. This leaves many to worry their debt makes them seem like a bad friend, partner, or family member (57%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That fear of judgment can follow people when they start looking for help. Nearly half said they would feel embarrassed talking to a professional about the true extent of their debt (47%) and\/or worry a professional would judge them (47%). That may help explain why 52% feel more comfortable asking debt questions to an anonymous online source, such as search engines or AI, than a human being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDebt thrives in silence. When shame takes over, it can make people hide what they owe and pull back from the life happening around them,\u201d said Dr. Erika Rasure, chief financial wellness advisor at Accredited Debt Relief. \u201cAsking for help should not feel like a confession. 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