Explain the role of self-disclosure in maintaining a close relationship.

Explain the role of self-disclosure in maintaining a close relationship.



Self-disclosure: revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others

Deep companionate relationships are intimate and allow us to be known as we really are and feel accepted

Research demonstrates that we like intimacy and it feels good when others disclose to us (sharing confidential information)

After we disclose to someone, we like them more

Disclosure reciprocity: the tendency for one person's intimacy of self-disclosure to match that of a conversational partner


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