Self-Disclosure In Relationships

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Self- disclosure is not something I am good at. I am in constant fear, of people judging me. I feel as though individuals will judge past decisions I may have made, and not understand why I had to make those choices. I felt with minimal self- disclosure, there is less opportunity for hurt. To more effectively improve communicate with others I need to increase my self-disclosure. “Self-disclosure can improve interpersonal communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen interpersonal relationships” (Reece 2014, p.164). I am fully aware of my lack of self- disclosure thus far in my life, however I was unaware of the many effects it had on my relationships with my coworkers until now. I had a conversation with some of my fellow nurses it was discovered,