Self-disclosure is a communication process in which one individual shares information about themselves to another. Thoughts, feelings, aspirations, objectives, failures, achievements, fears, and hopes, as well as one's likes, dislikes, and favorites, can all be included in the material, which can be descriptive or evaluative. The purpose of self-disclosure is generally understood to be mutual; each party wants to know something about the other person, and sharing such personal information allows them to do so. Characteristics of self-disclosure: Self-disclosing individuals may say more about themselves than others think is appropriate, either because they feel comfortable doing so or because they want to show others who they really are inside and out. In general, people like to be told what they're good at and bad at. They also enjoy hearing about other people's successes and failures. Finally, those who are self-disclosing tend to get to know their conversational partners better than others do. Even if no real relationship is formed, this knowledge comes only from the other person's point of view and can help them understand themselves better. Types of self-disclosure: There are three main types of self-disclosure: descriptive, evaluative, and autobiographical. Descriptive self-disclosure tells someone what you look like, where you come from, what your job is, etc.