This section can be found on page 114 in chapter 9 of our book. The idea of self-disclosure is to consciously choose to share private feelings, experiences, secrets, attitudes, or values with someone else. By sharing these feelings, the individual will (in theory) become closer to the person whom they are sharing with.
I find this section meaningful because the idea is so simple, and yet so complex, deep, frustrating, and wonderful all at the same time. When one wants to practice self-disclosure with another, he/she must first get a feeling for whether or not it is even the correct time to do so. It is an extremely personal way of communicating so both parties need to be on the same page. While self-disclosure is frustrating and difficult, it can be amazingly rewarding when I have a meaningful conversation with someone and can literally feel myself getting closer with them through the sharing of new, personal information. I hope I can continue to build relationships and gain deeper insight into my friend's thoughts and feelings through self-disclosure.
~Tornn
2 comments:
Self disclosure can be rewarding. If someone is honest from the beginning of a conflict, it will have the best outcome that can derive of particular situation. I'm watching the new show "The Principal's Office" and its all about students self disclosing what they have been accused of doing. I've been to the principals office and nothing is more intimidating when you have to answer for the things you have done.
Watching these kids on tv it just seems like, for some of them, respect and integrity has skipped a generation. But its fun to see them dig themselves into a deeper grave when they try to lie. I think that is the tradeoff.
But the punishment is fair and everyone agrees on the same thing which is good. Not all of these kids are bad, they just have their bad days.
It's crazy how a little we think about a concept we practice everyday of our lives! It's surprisingly complex.. like you said, everyone needs to be on the same page and it can be frustrating to feel each other out--when have two people reached a level of comfort where they can discuss certain topics? And when we do figure it out, it is exciting to feel ourselves build relationships and intimacy.
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