"One central reality of close relationships like family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers is the need to make choices about what to tell others and what not to tell. Making wise choices about revealing or concealing information is often complex and is one key to developing and keeping relationships strong."
"Communication scholar Sandra Petronio (2002) developed a theory of Communication Privacy Management (CPM). Knowing CPM helps us understand that we have a sense of ownership over information about ourselves and others. This explains why we can feel violated when we find out someone told others information we believe should have remained private."
Close relationships require navigating complex choices about revealing and concealing information. Communication Privacy Management theory explains that people feel a sense of ownership over personal information and feel violated when private details are shared without consent. Deciding what to disclose and when involves considering how recipients might react, whether they would want to know, and how knowledge might affect relationships and trust. These decisions are central to maintaining strong relationships. Beyond choosing what to share about ourselves, we must also decide how to respond when others want to tell us information we may not wish to know, requiring careful consideration of relationship dynamics and respect for privacy boundaries.
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