How does culture affect our decision to disclose personal information about ourselves? This question has been studied extensively by psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, and linguists for...
There are many ways to define "love" and "lesbian". One way is to view love as an emotional response that involves self-disclosure, vulnerability, and reciprocity between two or more people. Lesbians...
Can coming out be conceptualized as a political and ontological act of world-making? This question is crucial to understand how queer identities are formed and expressed through various cultural...
The process of self-disclosure involves revealing personal information about oneself to others, which can be an act of bravery in oppressive contexts where sharing one's identity may result in...
I will discuss how vulnerability is an important concept for understanding the ethics of nonviolence. Nonviolence is often viewed as a moral principle that involves refraining from inflicting harm...
As societies around the world become increasingly globalized, individuals are confronted with diverse cultures that may challenge their own belief systems and norms. One aspect of culture that can...
The fear of societal rejection influences many aspects of human behavior, including how individuals perceive themselves and interact with others. For members of marginalized communities such as queer...
The process of coming out can be difficult for many reasons. One reason is that it involves revealing personal information about oneself to others, which may feel uncomfortable and risky. Another is...
This article will explore the impact that self-disclosure of hidden desires can have on building or breaking trust in intimate partnerships. Specifically, it will examine how revealing one's...
Fantasies are creative thoughts that occur during sexual arousal and often involve scenarios outside the realm of reality. They can be shared between partners to enhance closeness and intimacy in a...