Relationship Bill of Rights

* I have the right to refuse a date without feeling guilty.

* I have the right to express my opinions and have them be respected.

* I have the right to have my needs be as important as my partner’s needs.

* I can ask for a date without feeling rejected or inadequate if the answer is no.

* If I don’t want physical closeness, I have the right to say “no” and expect to be heard and respected.

* I have the right to grow as an individual in my own way.

* I do not have to act macho or seductively, or anything else I feel isn’t me.

* I have the right to start a relationship slowly, and to say, “I want to get to know you better before I become too involved.”

* If I am told a relationship is changing, I have the right not to blame myself or change myself to keep the relationship going.

* I have the right to not take responsibility for my partner’s behavior.

* I have the right to an equal relationship with any person of either gender.

* I have the right to not dominate or to be dominated.

* I have the right to act one way with one person and a different way with someone else.

* I have the right to not be physically, emotionally, or sexually abused.

* I have the right to change my goals whenever I want to.

* I have the right to break up and fall out of love with someone and not be threatened.

* I have the right to be myself without changing to suit others.

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