KEY TERMS

Self-disclosure, p. 239

Social penetration theory, p. 239

Intimacy, p. 240

Relational dialectics, p. 245

Communication privacy management theory, p. 245

Communication rules, p. 246

Relational maintenance, p. 250

Positivity, p. 250

Assurances, p. 252

Supportive communication, p. 256