Dating Bill of Rights

I have a right to:

• Ask for a date
• Refuse a date
• Suggest activities
• Refuse any activities, even if my date is excited about them
• Have my own feelings and be able to express them
• Say, “I think my friend is wrong and his actions are inappropriate.”
• Tell someone not to interrupt me
• Have my limits and values respected
• Tell my partner when I need affection
• Refuse affection
• Be heard
• Refuse to lend money
• Refuse sex any time, for any reason
• Have friends and space aside from my partner

I have the responsibility to:

• Determine my limits and values                  
• Respect the limits of others
• Communicate clearly and honestly
• Not violate the limits of others
• Ask for help when I need it
• Be considerate
• Check my actions and decisions to determine whether they are good or bad for me
• Set high goals for myself

From the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program of Family Resources, Inc.
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