Rights and Responsibilities in a Dating Relationship
Relationships
By: LaPorsha Lowry In life, we have rights (things we deserve to be given) and responsibilities (things we should give). Whether you are in a relationship or not, you have rights that you should protect and that need to be respected by the opposite sex.
Rights 1. I have the right to grow as an individual in my own way and not be criticized for it 2. I have the right to change my mind 3. I have the right to have my own opinions 4. I have the right to say “NO” 5. I have the right to be respected and loved and to live a peaceful life
Responsibilities
Oprah and Iyalna say to believe you’re worthy & can do anything!!!!!
1. Treat other people the same way I want to be treated 2. Only I can change my own behavior 3. I must understand that jealousy does NOT equal love 4. I must understand that my relationship is only one part of my life
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November 2012
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