RIGHTS
IN A RELATIONSHIP
YOU HAVE
THE RIGHT TO:
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Share expenses
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Communicate openly
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Be treated with respect
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Defend yourself
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End the date at any time
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Maintain relationships & activities
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Share in decision making
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Be treated as an equal
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Talk things out
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Be free from pressure
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Say "NO" to anything
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Change your mind
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Have your own opinion
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Trust
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Not be victimized by violence
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Be free from expected pay backs
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Be treated fairly
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Be treated honestly
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Be safe and feel safe
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Break up
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Have privacy
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Control what you do with your body
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Decide how serious you want your relationship
to be
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Be yourself/do what is best for
you
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Expect more than a physical relationship
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Date other people
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Be treated with courtesy
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Express your feelings and emotions
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Choose whom you want to date
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Have an opportunity to explain yourself
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Socialize with others
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GUIDELINES
FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN A RELATIONSHIP:
Never use physical violenceAlways
complete the argument Avoid name-calling Stick
to the issue at hand Never
threaten to withdraw love Don't
use the "silent treatment" When
you are wrong, admit it Never deliberatelly
embarrass each other or others by arguing in public Listen
to your partner Don't be bitter or carry a
grudge
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