Readings from I and Thou

About Close Relationships

Even if you have read all the other books, taken all the courses, attended all the seminars, self help groups and counseling sessions,  read this book. A grounded understanding of  how we got to be the way were are is the path to happiness, or, at least, gracious acceptance of the of the peculiar ways of relationships.

I and Thou focuses on self-identity and the interface between one individual and others. Humans are social animals and generally depend on each other to provide context and meaning. The strongest drive is to have a deep bond with one person, the soul mate, lover and custodian.  "Thinking" is largely talking, a social activity. Isolated individuals with talk to themselves and will tend to lose track of what is important and real without interactions with others. Humans interact continuously and although they may not agree with one another, still seek and require consensus about what is real and true.

The discussion of individuals as members of groups continues in the book, Group Dynamics

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