COM 3125 Lecture 13: COM Chapter 13
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Constraints factors that keep people together regardless of devotion: i. e. finances, religion, values, family/social pressures, and children. "occurs when one person intentionally tells another person highly personal or private information about him or herself that the other would not discover in a different manner" Self disclosure involves risk, but intimacy develops when the other person is responsive. Validation, understanding, & caring are conveyed w/ verbal and nonverbal responses too much or too little or negative disclosure can result in higher levels of conflict, hurt, and anger. Trust the emotional basis where emotional safety allows you to want to self-disclose. "involves disclosure of one parter and the listeners responses to be perceived as supportive, constructive, and accepting" Partner responsiveness is linked to satisfaction and development of relationships. Agreements on whether and how to share to others (ex: infertility) Parent perceived as more nurturing/supportive receives more s. d. Sibling disclosure increases as children age and learn to share feelings and protect confidence.
