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Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
Researchers say self-disclosure can activate pleasure centers and strengthen relationships, but sharing too much too soon can hurt careers and housing prospects.
- Although people often worry about the risks of oversharing, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships, according to experts studying disclosure.
- Kathryn Greene, a communications professor at Rutgers University, notes that people constantly evaluate whether to disclose personal information across all their relationships, reassessing as situations evolve.
- Harvard business professor Leslie John found that brain pleasure centers light up during self-disclosure, but warned that sharing negative information creates 'spontaneous trait transference,' damaging one's reputation.
- Context remains critical when deciding what to share; revealing sensitive information to a landlord can backfire, unlike disclosing necessary health details to a doctor.
- John, author of Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing, found that her openness with mentors helped her stand out from junior colleagues, potentially benefiting her career trajectory.
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Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
What if there’s no such thing as TMI? Some experts who study why and what we disclose about ourselves in person say people should actually be sharing more than they do.
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