Article Review: 'Can We Talk? Researcher Talks About the Role of Communication in Happy Marriages'

Self-disclosure is an important part of any close relationship. Without sharing our own fears and weaknesses, we can

In When Harry Met Sally, self-disclosure is very prominent. While Harry and Sally are driving to New York from the university of Chicago they begin discuss their opinions about males being friends with females. Harry then makes the statement, “Men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way.” Sally firmly disagrees talking about her male

The realizations I have on self disclosure is that, it is one way of letting my self go. Letting another human being know my inner most feelings and my fears. I am a very private person and I tend to not say much about myself unless I know the person very well. I tend to not to like people who disclose a lot of information to me mainly if we do not have a very close relationship, because to me that means I also have to let them in on some of my inner most feelings. I feel like even if they are a lot of advantages to self-

Transparency is so important in any relationship because that it actually the foundation of the relationship

Self-disclosure can be used to produce insights to the clients own behaviors and life. I remember hearing that one of the most helpful things in counseling is when the therapist shares their own story with the client. It can make the client see that we are all human, make similar mistakes, and can all relate/connect to each other. I believe today it is more acceptable to share personal information with clients than ever before. Also, sometimes counselors do not plan self-disclosure in advance it is more of on the spot if you get the feelings to do so. It is more a spontaneous technique that can lead to further self-examination for the client. It can also be

After weeks of dating, the relationship moved into the intensifying stage, we were learning more about each other, discussing personal topics that you don’t share with just anyone (hidden stage of Johari window). During the intensifying stage of our relationship, varying degrees of self-disclosure are shared to see what will be reciprocated and testing the impressions someone is making. The hidden region covers the aspects that you know about yourself but others do not, you purposely try to hide certain qualities about yourself. John had a very large hidden region that he covered very well because I didn’t realize how much it would affect out relationship.

Effective communication is important for any relationship and is a key area for developing relationships with others. It enables us to get a better understanding and to connect with the people around us, and allow us to build respect and trust, resolve differences and solve problems. It is also the ideal environment where our ideas and sharing our care and affection can flourish.

Marriage is one of the most precious relationships known to humanity and continues to be the foundation of society and families. What is more, marriage is the blending of two very distinct people with their own personalities, desires and ambitions into one, which can create conflict. In fact, every couple faces conflict in marriage; and yet, why do some couples seem to navigate conflict while others eventually break down and fall apart? One study states that, “Millions of individuals experience marital distress, destructive conflict, and divorce every year” (Markman 1). In fact, one study suggests marriages have a 20% chance of ending in the first five years (Worthington, et al 15). However, study after study indicates that communication is a major variable in marital satisfaction (Carroll, et al 531). Sarah Carroll states, “How a couple interacts is a key indicator of the quality and stability of their relationship. Furthermore, the quality of couple communication has been found to be one of the best predictors of relationship satisfaction” (Carroll, et al 531). Yet research shows that only 19% of couples ever seek professional help in becoming better communicators (Worthington, et al 15). Therefore, it is imperative for all couples to understand the importance of communication in their relationship and aim to grow so that their marriage can be healthy and thriving. These skills include constructive communication, emotional support, encoding and decoding, initiator tendency

Self-disclosure is defined as, “A person’s conscious understanding of who he or she is” (Beebe et al., 2013, p.54). Self-disclosure is considered to be a necessary component in building interpersonal relationships. Several studies have indicated there is an increase in self-disclosure with EMC usage (Schiffrin et al., 2010, p.304). Higher levels of self-disclosure have also been linked to more positive well-being (Schiffrin et al., 2010, p.300). Well-being is simply an indication of how happy and content a person

Self-disclosure within a romantic relationship signifies a strong bond between the individuals involved. However, allowing your romantic partner into your innermost thoughts can have both positively and negatively affect the relationship. Many times when a relationship begins both parties focus on the similarities they have in common and while one person may not enjoy the activity they will still attempt to have a good time. For example, when my wife and I started dating I took her to play paintball, while she participated she did not have the same feelings for the game as I did.

Both Interpreter of Maladies and White Teeth leave the reader aware of the effects that troubled marriages have on the adults involved, along with the children involved. The marital problems faced by Samad in White Teeth, and by Miranda in Sexy, cause the reader to realize the importance of communication and honesty between couples. If the various couples in this story communicated openly and honestly with each other, the ensuing problems would have been avoidable and would not have resulted in events that spiraled out of control.

Self-disclosure can only be possible when a person has a strong and healthy self-awareness. A person without any self-awareness does not disclose anything to anyone or they disclose false information. This can be a defense mechanism on their part to protect themselves from being hurt or judged. People who can self-disclose let others know what they think, feel or want. Studies have shown that people feel closer to

A few weeks ago I was approached by a co-worker, towards the end of the night shift. We were outside having a smoke and he looks up at me and says, "Your girlfriend has a kid, right?", and I reply, "Yes, she has a 5 year old daughter."

Self- disclosure is a process in which one person tells another person something he or she would not reveal to just anyone (Hybels, 2007). Self-disclosure is not simply providing information to another person. Instead, scholars define

According to authors Child, Pearson, and Nelson, self-disclosure differs online than from self-disclosure in a face-to-face environment as people feel less vulnerable (44). However, the authors caution, “Be careful in online situations,” because, “Too much disclosure early in a relationship could render you vulnerable to a predator, a poser, or someone with other malicious intent” (44).