Relationship Rights & Responsibilities
I have the right…
I have the responsibility…
To be treated with respect — always
To be in a healthy relationship
To not be abused — physically, sexually or emotionally
To enjoy friends and activities apart from my romantic partner
To express myself honestly
To recognise my culture and identities
To determine my values and set limits
To decide what I share with whom
To say no
To feel safe in relationships
To be treated as an equal
To feel comfortable being myself
To leave or stay in a relationship
To communicate my values and limits
To respect my romantic partner’s limits, values, feelings and privacy
To accept my romantic partner’s culture and identities
To not abuse — physically, sexually or emotionally
To listen
To be considerate
To communicate clearly, honestly and respectfully
To give my romantic partner space to enjoy activities and friendships outside of our relationship
To not exert power or control in relationships
To compromise when needed
To admit to being wrong when appropriate
To ask for help from friends, family and mentors
Healthy relationships are the right and responsibility of everyone involved. You have a right to be treated with respect, but you also have the responsibility to treat your partner with respect too.
HOW WELL DO THE LISTS ABOVE REFLECT YOUR CURRENT OR PAST INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS?
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU COULD IMPROVE ON TO BE A MORE RESPECTFUL PARTNER, OR THAT YOUR PARTNER NEEDS TO WORK ON TO TREAT YOU WITH MORE RESPECT?