Basic Rights in a Relationship

This list is for adults in romantic relationships, friendships, and between adult children and parent relationships.

The right to say no
The right to ask why
The right to make mistakes
The right to respect
The right to emotional support
The right to live free from accusation and blame
The right to be heard and to respond
The right to your own viewpoint and respect for a difference of opinion
The right to have your own feelings and express them
The right to receive a sincere apology from any ridicule or jokes you may find hurtful or offensive
The right to have and choose your career, work, hobbies, and interests
The right to live free from criticism, judgment, and condemnation
The right to encouragement and support
The right to live free from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse
The right to receive clear answers that concern your business
The right to be asked rather than ordered
The right to live freely from tantrums, rage and anger outbursts
The right to be treated with respect and free from name-calling and degrading comments