My baby's got a secret

When it comes to dating, do you have a time frame for revealing your deepest secrets to a new partner?

For many people, it's the third date.

A writer discusses the tendency here, noting:

Welcome to the third date, that moment on the courtship trajectory when the truth comes out about STDs, personal hygiene habits, secret significant others, family backgrounds, and, yes, their real age.

Anecdotally, the third-date confession has become so legendary that some people have come to fear the third date for what they’ll learn about the up-to-now-wonderful person smiling at them from across the table.

Is a third-date confession a dealbreaker? Well, that depends on the secret.

Certain big reveals can bond couples. Disclosing a family member's terminal illness, for example, is a reflection of trust and vulnerability.

Then, there are more relationship-destroying secrets -- say, conveniently mentioning that you have a wife.

Weigh in: Is the third-date confession consistent with your dating history, or are you still waiting to tell your partner about your escort service stint?