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