Editing Social exchange theory (section)

=== Social penetration theory ===

Altman and D. Taylor introduced [[social penetration theory]], which studies the nature and quality of social exchange and close bonds. It suggests that once the individuals start to give more of their resources to one another, relationships evolve progressively from exchanging superficial goods to other, more meaningful exchanges. It progresses to the point called "self-disclosure", where the individuals share innermost thoughts and feelings with one another.<ref name=":1" />