Tips and Reminders: 8 Questions to Consider Before Self-Disclosing

1. Is the other person important to you?

2. Is the disclosure appropriate?

3. Is the risk of disclosing reasonable?

4. Are the amount and type of disclosure appropriate?

5. Is the disclosure relevant to the situation at hand?

6. Is the disclosure reciprocated?

7. Will the disclosure be constructive?

8. Is the self-disclosure clear and understandable?