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Basic Rights in a Relationship

  • The right to good will from the other
  • 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 view, even if your mate has a different view
  • The right to have your feelings and experiences acknowledged as real
  • The right to receive a sincere apology for any jokes you find offensive
  • The right to clear and informative answers to questions that concern what is legitimately your business
  • The right to live free from accusation and blame
  • The right to live free from criticism and judgment
  • The right to have your work and your interest spoken of with respect
  • The right to encouragement
  • The right to live free from emotional and physical threat
  • The right to live free from angry outbursts and rage
  • The right to be called by no name that devalues you
  • The right to be respectfully asked rather than ordered

From: The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans

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