True self-disclosure must be truthful. If one individual is more likely to self-disclose, the other is more likely to wish to self-disclose. Thus, the only way to avoid conflict over self-disclosure is if both parties are equally likely to self-disclose. However, this does not mean that all self-disclosures have to be honest. For example, one may self-disclose by telling a story about oneself or by revealing an unconscious feeling pattern. The only requirement is that there be some benefit for the other person from the disclosure. That is why it is important to remember that self-disclosure is a two-way street. What one person discloses about themselves may help the other person to understand themselves better, but what another person discloses could also harm them if they are not careful enough with their words. Thus, self-disclosure is a useful tool for people who want to get to know each other better. It can reveal things about ourselves that we might not have wanted anyone else to know. However, self-disclosure should not be used as a way of getting others to trust us because that is not its purpose. Rather, self-disclosure is meant to allow others to learn more about our feelings and thoughts so that we can communicate more effectively.