Welcome to level 3 of my relationship resource recommendations. (Yes, that's three r's in a row.) I have enough experience with each of these to genuinely recommend them!
Non-Violent Communication
Once upon a time I delved into non-violent communication how-to talks on CD. I really liked the basic principles behind this work. It is used in organizational as well as private settings.
Calling in the One, by Katherine Woodward Thomas
I’ve only read the first chapter or two of this book, but there were a number of good points in just that bit. Plus, it was on my bedside table when I met my partner! That’s worth something! The link below is to the author’s website (she offers a whole course), but if you just want the book, click here.
The Feminine in Fairy Tales, by Marie-Louise von Franz
This fascinating book is not only interesting intellectually, but as von Franz explores the differences between feminine and masculine, she reveals key insights into how humans operate at deep levels.
If a woman has this “hit the ceiling,” irritating animus, it is generally a sign that she really has creative gifts that she has not yet used. The overflow of the creative energy is not rightly employed and therefore gets into destructive mischief and entanglements. p. 68
Self-Made Man: One Woman’s Year Disguised as a Man, by Norah Vincent
This “immersion journalism” type book profiles the inner sanctum shared exclusively by men. I have yet to establish with my man friends quite how much of it is true about them, but holy-moly, it’s heavy. It allows readers to develop deep compassion for what it means to be a male in the United States. I listened to the audio book and loved it.
Non-Violent Communication
Once upon a time I delved into non-violent communication how-to talks on CD. I really liked the basic principles behind this work. It is used in organizational as well as private settings.
Calling in the One, by Katherine Woodward Thomas
I’ve only read the first chapter or two of this book, but there were a number of good points in just that bit. Plus, it was on my bedside table when I met my partner! That’s worth something! The link below is to the author’s website (she offers a whole course), but if you just want the book, click here.
The Feminine in Fairy Tales, by Marie-Louise von Franz
This fascinating book is not only interesting intellectually, but as von Franz explores the differences between feminine and masculine, she reveals key insights into how humans operate at deep levels.
If a woman has this “hit the ceiling,” irritating animus, it is generally a sign that she really has creative gifts that she has not yet used. The overflow of the creative energy is not rightly employed and therefore gets into destructive mischief and entanglements. p. 68
Self-Made Man: One Woman’s Year Disguised as a Man, by Norah Vincent
This “immersion journalism” type book profiles the inner sanctum shared exclusively by men. I have yet to establish with my man friends quite how much of it is true about them, but holy-moly, it’s heavy. It allows readers to develop deep compassion for what it means to be a male in the United States. I listened to the audio book and loved it.