Week #8, post #1

The golden mean that was illustrated by Aristotle is similar to other concepts introduced throughout history, most notably Benjamin Franklin's temperance ideology. The extremes of communication involve lies, secrecy, and cowardice. The opposite extreme involves brutal honesty, soul-baring, and recklessness. The golden mean, or balance of communication, is characterized by truthful statements, self-disclosure, and courage. This well struck balance respects the boundaries of others, and keeps relationships balanced. If you have ever experienced one of the mentioned extremes from above, you know how this type of communication can lead to unstable relationships.