The amount of information that is disclosed depends upon the relationship between the two people. If both parties are only looking for a one night stand or a strictly physical relationship then they should share whether or not they have an STD or if they are married or single. An STD is pertinent information that a partner has the right to know. If the man or woman could be physically harmed by getting physically involved with someone then the other person has a moral duty to tell their partner. This should be applied whether it is a one nigh stand or a long-term relationship. Also, if one or both of the parties are married should be told. If a man who is married starts flirting with a woman(not his wife), the other woman has a right to know what she is getting into. She should be able to know all the facts and then make a decision whichever it may be. If the man knows that this information would deter the woman from getting physically involved with him, he may be inclined not to tell her. By not telling the woman both of those things he would be undermining her autonomy. Without all the information, he is taking away her right to choose for herself based on the possible consequences her actions would lead to. She cannot make a true (true to herself, what she does and does not believe in) choice without knowing everything and knowing what may happen depending on what she chooses to do. These two things should be shared because it is a mutual respect both people should honor.
If two people are casually dating( been on a couple dates) there should be more information discussed. Religious beliefs, personal interest, and what they do for a living etc. These two people don't need to divulge their entire life story or their deepest emotions. But criminal acts should be said before the relationship goes any further. If things like that are not said in the beginning, the other person could find out and could create upset for bother parties down the road. Divulging to much on a date could make it awkward and put to much pressure on the relationship. Desires for a wedding and things like that should wait until the relationship is fully committed and they have been together for a while.
Good argument. The first part of the argument should be less centered on a gender.
ReplyDelete"By not telling the woman both of those things he would be undermining her autonomy". The man does not make her less of a person, however. By lying, he treats her as a credulous being, hence undermining her rationality.
Good work on elaborating!
Great job in explaining what you believe each type of relationship should consist of. Your arguments were solid and are agreeable. However, I would have to agree with the comment above mine. I wouldn't have broken it down to a gender aspect because we should be equal when it comes to any sort of relationship.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good post. Maybe you could have focused some more on the long-term relationship part, maybe it was a little too short, and explained more why religious beliefs, personal interests etc. should be disclosed. But you've done a really good job on this post!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I agree that an STD is something that should always be disclosed. I also agree that if one of the party's is married that it should be disclosed. For casual dating I think that it okay to say and talk about your plans for the future as long as it is not too creepy.
ReplyDeleteAs you said, STDs and relationship status should always be disclosed. However, I think that commitment versus causal fun is irrelevant. Things that should be disclosed should not rely on the type of encounter it is or the amount of experience the two parties have with each other. They should always be disclosed regardless, because one bad move, even if its just for a night, could last someone for the rest of their life.
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