Altman and Taylor (1973)
Gradual process of revealing inner self
Reciprocal exchange of info between partners
2 elements: breadth and depth
Onion metaphor to explain - increasingly disclose more info
Breadth - low risk info at start of relationship, superficial, narrow because many subjects are off-limits
Depth - self-disclosures becomes deeper, reveal true selves, eventually reveal high risk info
'Depenetration' - describe dissatisfied partners self-disclose less as they gradually disengage from the relationship
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