| Self disclosure is the activity through which an | | | | known as the norm of reciprocity. Mutual disclosure |
| individual would tell the other people about the things | | | | deepens trust in the relationships and helps both |
| that would never have been discussed with others. | | | | people understand each other more. Self disclosure |
| The reason why the individual would not | | | | allows the individual to open up to him self as well as |
| communicate these points with others is because | | | | others and this is why this activity is encouraged by |
| either they may be too embarrassed to do so or | | | | a number of people. With opening up to the other |
| that they would not have known about these till | | | | people, there is a greater chance of the relationship |
| they discussed it with the others. | | | | getting stronger because then there would be more |
| Self-disclosure is one way to learn about how | | | | trust in the relationship and the people would be |
| another person thinks and feels. Once one person | | | | willing to open up to one another so that they can |
| engages in self-disclosure, it is implied that the other | | | | share the things that they could not before with |
| person will also disclose personal information. This is | | | | others. |