In one hundred words or less, define the theories of Lloyd Bitzer (rhetorical exigence) and Sidney Jourard (self-disclosure) and explain a situation where a rhetorical exigence required that YOU self-disclose to a significant other (romantic partner or best friend). Make certain that you abide by both theories in explaining the situation and the outcome. In your answer, clearly identify the rhetorical exigence and the self-disclosure. Additionally, use Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham's Johari Window to define the communication profile for the situation you described, the relationship you identified, and the person with whom you self-disclosed. Using percentages (no windowpane can have a zero in it) to show windowpane size, create before and after Johari Windows to show changes in the relationship based on the interaction outcome.

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