Event Warm-up | Intimate Relationships Reading & Roundtable
Do you often feel lost and anxious in your intimate relationships, unsure of where the future is headed? Do you sometimes lack confidence in these relationships, not knowing how to build self-assurance and reveal your true self?
Intimate relationships, as fundamental units of public life, are both enchanting and perplexing. They encompass a wide range, including friendships, romantic relationships, and partnerships in personal growth. We urgently desire to showcase our true selves, open up, and break down barriers between individuals.
In light of this, the WKU Library sincerely recommends the following collections to help you delve deeper into the topic of "intimate relationships". We hope you can find some effective solutions to assist in building healthier and more harmonious intimate relationships.
Additionally, on April 18th, WKU Library will collaborate with HEKO, a local cultural community in Wenzhou, to host a reading roundtable titled "Lessons from Intimate Relationships" to discuss and exchange ideas together. Readers are welcome to borrow and browse related library resources in advance. We look forward to engaging in dialogue with you at the reading roundtable!
Book Recommendations
Intimate Relationships / Rowland Miller
This book, written by psychologist Rowland Miller, comprehensively explores various aspects of interpersonal relationships, from the origins of intimate relationships to how to establish and maintain healthy relationships. Additionally, the book provides rich theoretical knowledge and practical techniques to help readers understand and address challenges in intimate relationships, thus enhancing interpersonal skills. Whether you are someone looking to improve personal relationship skills or a reader interested in psychology and interpersonal relationships, you can benefit from this guide to interpersonal relationships.
To Have or To Be? / Erich Fromm
This book, authored by psychologist and philosopher Erich Fromm, explores the choice between having and being in modern society. By contrasting these two lifestyles, the author highlights the spiritual emptiness that excessive pursuit of material wealth may bring and advocates for a shift towards a life focused on interpersonal relationships and inner richness. Offering a profound analysis of contemporary lifestyles, the book also provides valuable insights for individuals exploring personal growth and societal values.
The Art of Loving / Erich Fromm
This book is also a classic work by Erich Fromm, delving deeply into the nature and practice of love. The author believes that love is a skill that requires continuous learning and cultivation. Through the analysis of love, he reveals the common misunderstandings and dilemmas in romantic relationships and proposes methods for building healthy and mature love. Fromm's theory not only helps improve personal relationships but also provides valuable guidance for exploring the essence of love and enhancing the quality of life.
Le Deuxième Sexe / Simone de Beauvoir
This book is the classic work of French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, which profoundly explores the intricate and complex relationship between gender, social structure, and personal freedom. The author examines the position of women in a patriarchal society and puts forward critical views on gender roles and societal expectations. Through analysis of history, culture, and social structure, she reveals the passive status of women and the limitations of their freedom, calling for a reflection on gender concepts and advocating for gender equality and women's rights.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment / Eckhart Tolle
This book is a spiritual guide, leading readers to explore the power of the present moment and achieve spiritual awakening and elevation. The author explains in clear and straightforward language how to focus on the present, transcend the disturbances of the mind, and experience inner peace and consciousness awakening. Additionally, the book provides a series of practical guidance and exercises to help readers transcend the constraints of time, merge into the infinite present, and thus achieve spiritual liberation and enlightenment.
More books on themes related to intimate relationships.
Content | PAN Li
Layout | HU Linxiao
Review | GU Mengmeng & REN Yuanyuan & WANG Qinshuo
