On Independence Day, when we acknowledge the universal rights of citizens of our country, I began to think about, what are the universal rights we have in a relationship? In researching my question, I came upon the following list. These are the rights one has in a relationship:
> The right to be treated with respect
> The right to say no and not feel guilty
> The right to express feelings and not feel guilty
> The right to take time for yourself
> The right to feel safe
> The right to make your own decisions
> The right to change your mind
> The right to ask for what you want
> The right to spend as much time with your family/friends as you want
> The right to make mistakes
> The right to not be pressured into doing stuff you don't feel like doing
> The right to feel good about yourself
> The right to be respected if you want to end your relationship
Do you agree with my list of rights? What would you add?change?delete? If you are in a relationship now, do you uphold, and allow your partner to uphold this list? If you're not in a relationship, did you uphold this list of rights in your last relationship? And if you've never been in a relationship, are you avoiding having to confront this list of rights? Email me at jpwest53life@aol.com with your questions, comments, and observations....
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