I am newly in a relationship with a guy. He's religious, conservative and pretty straight-edged. I'm pretty much the opposite right now. Depression has been kicking my *** this past year and I have serious substance abuse issues. He doesn't know about any of it, and because of his conservatism I'm afraid to share it. Let's be honest, I'd probably run the other way if I were in his shoes. And despite the conservatism, I really like this guy.

Just wondering if anyone has advice about when and how to disclose this type of baggage. Spending time with him helps, but I feel like this facade of emotional well-being is going to crumble soon. When do you tell your significant others?