Monday 16 July 2012

Basic Rights in a Relationship



The right to emotional support

The right to be heard by the other and to be responded to with courtesy

The right to have your own point of view, even if it differs from your partner's

The right to have your feelings and experiences acknowledged as real

The right to live free form accusation and blame

The right to live free from emotional and physical threat

The right to live free from criticism and judgment

The right to live free from angry outbursts and rage

The right to be respectfully asked, rather than ordered