In a relationship, you might be more focused 
on responding to the needs of your dating 
partner than thinking about what is best for 
you.  But there are rights (things that you 
should expect) that are yours.  However,  
along with rights comes responsibilities. 
And remember the other person also has rights. 
Sometimes these rights are hard to 
exercise.   Here is a list of some 
rights and responsibilities.  
			

I have the right to:
- have my own feelings
- have my feelings respected by others
- ask for a date
- choose my own friends
- suggest activities
- have my own opinions
- express my feelings
- change my mind
- be heard
- refuse to lend money
- spend money the way I want to
- say no
- refuse activities
- ask for affection
- have my limits respected
- wear what I want when we go out


I have the responsibility to:
-  determine my limits
-  respect the limits of my date
-  communicate clearly and honestly
-  listen 
-  not pressure my date for affection
-  be considerate, but not submissive or aggressive
- ask for help when I need it

I have the right to trust myself 
above all others.