Discussion Post
• Does your communication with your partner make a positive or negative impact on your self-concept? Why? Give at least two examples of what your partner did/said to make a positive (or negative) impact on your self-concept.
• Using Altman & Taylor's Social Penetration Model, consider your self-disclosure with your partner. Using the list of topics below, consider which topics you disclose and how deeply you share your feelings about these topics.
o Religious views
o Political views
o Activities
o Education
o Family
o Your upbringing
o Sexual issues
o PersonalityWeaknesses/Faults
o Health & medical history
o Job experiences/career plans
o Skills possessed & desired
Are you satisfied with the depth and breadth of your relationship? Have there been any changes in the type/amount of self-disclosure between you and your partner in the past six months? Do you think there may be some changes in the near future?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.