00911nam a22001457a 450000500170000002000180001708200120003510000180004724500520006526000410011730000100015850400190016852005460018765000320073320260622152009.0  a9781911709299  a302.224  aJohn, Leslie.  aRevealing:bthe surprising power of oversharing  aNew YorkbPenguin Random Housec2026  a304p.  aIncludes index  aA growing body of research shows we vastly underestimate the value of oversharing, with our spouses, friends, colleagues and even strangers. Vulnerability and openness can unlock some of life’s richest rewards: deeper friendships, stronger professional relationships, greater well-being and, yes, even love.
Drawing on over a decade of research and real-life stories, here behavioural scientist Leslie John explores why we hesitate to open up, when sharing really does backfire, and how to strike a balance between too much and too little.  aInterpersonal Communication