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Self-Disclosure, Gender, and Communication

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Running head: SELF-DISCLOSURE, GENDER, AND COMMUNICATION 1 Self- Disclosure, Gender, and Communication Gary Wayne McCoy COM 200 Interpersonal Communications Instructor: Jennifer Chagala February 11, 2012 SELF-DISCLOSURE, GENDER, AND COMMUNICATION 2 “Self-Disclosure, Gender, and Communication” Communication is one of the most important things in our lives. Quality communication in marriage is defined as the interpersonal, transactional, symbolic process by which marriage partners achieve and maintain understanding of each other (Montgomery, 1981). Marriage and communication are far more complicated than it seems. This paper will discuss the self-disclosure in …show more content…

I agree with this article that communicating about things other than daily duties can keep the relationship strong. Being able to communicate about things with substance on a daily basis is a good way to keep in touch with your spouse rather you are married or just in a relationship status. When dealing with communication, I tend to hear only what I want to hear, or do not listen all the time. This type of situation can have a big impact being in a relationship. In the article, by Nara Schoenberg, the author discusses how true active listening can lead to more rewarding relationships and marriages. This is a true statement, because I know first hand what it feels like to be in type of situation. In conclusion, self-disclosure is important in relationship. “These mutual disclosures have increased your vulnerability to being hurt or taken advantage of by the other person, and fact that you have invested so much of yourself may make it difficult to disrupt or to end the relationship” (Sole, 2011). As mentioned above, genders have many roles that are different but share some similarities. Rather being married or in a relationship, quality communication is the key to successful relationship. I hope one day that I will find a partner to share this information with one day. SELF-DISCLOSURE, GENDER, AND

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