While they seem to be very similar, they really aren’t. “Private” tends to be more things / beliefs / thoughts that we keep to ourselves without any other motives than for wanting to not share them. “Secret” on the other hand have a stronger (negative or otherwise) connotation.

Personal Space

Keeping something private might have to do with protecting our “personal space”.

– manzoor

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      • Private vs. Secret — what is the difference? – Jung at Heart
      • Being Honest: The Difference Between Privacy and Secrecy – Tiny Buddha, by Louise Jensen
      • The Difference Between Privacy and Secrecy and Why It Matters – Dr Michael Aaron