I have a right to:

• Ask for a date
• Refuse a date
• Suggest activities
• Refuse any activity, even if my date is excited about it
• Have my own feelings and be able to express them
• Say, “I think my friend is wrong and my friend’s actions are not appropriate”
• Tell someone not to interrupt me
• Have my limits and values respected
• Tell my partner when I want affection
• Refuse affection
• Be heard
• Refuse to lend money
• Refuse sex any time – I don’t need a reason
• Have friends and space away from my partner

I have a responsibility to:

• Set my limits and values
• Respect the limits and values of others
• Communicate clearly and honestly
• Not violate the limits of others
• Ask for help when I need it
• Be considerate
• Check my actions and decisions to determine if they are good or bad for me
• Make sure children in my household are not exposed to violence or abuse
• Set high goals