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The Self-Disclosure Test: Results
Do you keep your lips sealed tight when it comes to personal matters - big or small, embarrassing or not? Or do you let the floodgates open, sharing your thoughts and feelings in an effort to build intimacy and closeness? Although different approaches to self-disclosure are not necessarily bad or good, opening up is generally a valuable tool in relationships and a pre-requisite to true closeness. Yet self-disclosing too much can tax other people's listening skills to the point of aggravation. As with so many things, the key issue is striking a good balance - and it's a fine line to walk on.
Your score = 59
Self-Disclosure Score 59 Your score
What does your score mean?
In general, your score on the test suggests that, although you may occasionally self-disclose, you tend to avoid sharing too much personal information with other people. You are more likely to open up if someone asks about your thoughts and feelings, if s/he shows interest, or if you know it's a "safe" area to discuss. You might have a tendency to bottle up emotions, which could prove to be unhealthy for you and your relationships. True, self-disclosure can be overdone, but in your case, that's not much of a concern. You might want to give it some thought, and ponder whether increasing your self-disclosing (within reason) could have some beneficial effects.
Do you keep your lips sealed tight when it comes to personal matters - big or small, embarrassing or not? Or do you let the floodgates open, sharing your thoughts and feelings in an effort to build intimacy and closeness? Although different approaches to self-disclosure are not necessarily bad or good, opening up is generally a valuable tool in relationships and a pre-requisite to true closeness. Yet self-disclosing too much can tax other people's listening skills to the point of aggravation. As with so many things, the key issue is striking a good balance - and it's a fine line to walk on.
Your score = 59
Self-Disclosure Score 59 Your score
What does your score mean?
In general, your score on the test suggests that, although you may occasionally self-disclose, you tend to avoid sharing too much personal information with other people. You are more likely to open up if someone asks about your thoughts and feelings, if s/he shows interest, or if you know it's a "safe" area to discuss. You might have a tendency to bottle up emotions, which could prove to be unhealthy for you and your relationships. True, self-disclosure can be overdone, but in your case, that's not much of a concern. You might want to give it some thought, and ponder whether increasing your self-disclosing (within reason) could have some beneficial effects.