When Two Friends Are Really Close Do You Think That They Should Tell Each Other Everything?

If you are really close to someone and know you can trust them, you can tell them just about anything. You will know who a real friend is if they use it against you or tell others.  I am horrible at keeping secrets, so I tell my friends, don't tell me anything unless I let it slip out.  Everyone does it sometimes as they cannot help it. We are not perfect. Friendship is give and take, so if you find someone you can confide in and they feel comfortable in sharing with you, you have yourself a great friend. I have a councillor and I joke she is my paid professional friend, as what I tell her, she cannot just share with any old person.  Funny how nowadays, more and more people need councelling. They say if people started trying harder to be friends, there would be no need for concellors

If you trust your friend enough. And if you know she is a loyal person.......................

In an ideal world there would be no need to ask this question. However, we don't live in an ideal world, do we? Words can kill. We sometimes allow our emotions to dictate how we say things to certain people. In other words, what is our intention by telling someone something? If i am not getting along with a friend for some reason will i find something to tell them in brutal honesty that will hurt them? In the 12-step recovery programs of NA/CA/AA, etc, the 9th step states "made direct amends to such people, except when to do so would injure them or others." we must use discretion and wisdom before opening our mouths or we may just create a wound or open an old one. As well, being honest and truthful with everyone, not just friends, is essential for building our character and maintaining all relationships. There are many loving and caring ways to tell someone the truth without hurting them. But we need to think before we speak. And gossip has no productive place in any relationship. It is nothing more than malevolent and destructive emptiness. My rule of thumb is this: "you must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves" (Mt 10:16b, Good News Bible).

If you feel deep down inside, that you can trust that person. Then you can talk to that person.

No because it might be about her

No some things are private to you.  No matter how much you like your friend if you are party to someone else's information you should not pass this on.