Melanie always looks forward to visiting the hair salon. Ramone is a talented stylist, but she also likes talking to him about h
er opinions and feelings, discussions in which she typically gains some new insight. Which benefit of self-disclosure does Melanie enjoy in this situation?
Self-disclosure is when we intentionally reveal something important about ourselves to someone who couldn´t otherwise know it. It provides several benefits, such as Catharsis, Reciprocity, and Relationship Maintenance & Enhancement.
Self-Clarification refers to how talking about our beliefs, opinions, ideas, and feelings with someone else can help us make those thoughts more clear even to ourselves. It´s the beneficial effect of being able to explain ourselves better.
