Your Relationship Rights

This report comes from womenslaw.org. This is a very important list which points out your rights in a relationship. If, while reading this list, you discover your rights are being violated in your relationship please take the matter seriously and seek help if needed. Emotional abusers do not necessarily become physical abusers; however physical abusers do start as emotional abusers.

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 partner has a different view.
The right to have your feelings and experience acknowledged as real.
The right to receive a sincere apology for any jokes you may 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 interests 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.

The same 15 points apply not only to your romantic relationships, but relationships with friends and family as well. Save the list to reread whenever you need it or pass it on to friends or a daughter so they are never mistaken about what their rights are.

Remember, your life is your choice and there are amazing people out there waiting for you. If someone refuses to respect your relationship rights let them Hear your Heels! Walking away can be one of the most difficult things to do in life, and it may take a daily reminder to get the courage and keep being courageous, but think hard about the price of staying too.

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