"When you've got something on your mind, it's easy to let it go from slight concern to major preoccupation. Gillian messed up a major assignment at work, and she's certain that it will get her fired. As she tosses and turns all night trying to figure out how to fix things, her fears continue to mount. This goes on for a few days, and by the end of the week, she's exhausted and developing a bad case of the sniffles."
"communicating with your romantic partner, particularly the kind that involves self-disclosure, is a great way to build and strengthen your relationship. As the walls between you and your partner come down, the bonds between you will only grow deeper. In the words of the authors, "If two people do not share personal information with each other, then their relationship may not become intimate.""
Close relationships benefit physical health, and self-disclosure is a key factor promoting health. Communicating personal and serious concerns with a romantic partner builds intimacy by removing psychological barriers. Deeper intimacy reduces worry, prevents ruminative preoccupation, and buffers stress-related impacts such as exhaustion and susceptibility to illness. Social penetration theory frames intimacy as gradual peeling of layers toward core personal disclosures. Not all disclosure is equal; sharing meaningful, personal information matters more than trivial talk. Confiding in one's closest partner fosters stronger bonds and supports both mental well-being and physical fitness.
Read at Psychology Today
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