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Dating bill of rights
I HAVE THE RIGHT:
- To ask for a date
- To refuse a date
- To suggest activities
- To refuse any activities, even if my date is excited about them
- To have my own feelings and be able to express them
- To say I think my date's information is wrong or his or her actions are unfair or inappropriate
- To tell someone not to interrupt me
- To have my limits and values respected
- To tell my date when I need affection
- To be heard
- To refuse to lend money
- To refuse affection
- To refuse sex with anyone at anytime for any reason
- To have friends and space aside from my partner
- To determine my limits and values
- To respect the limits of others
- To communicate clearly and honestly
- To respect the limits of others
- To ask for help when I need it
- To be considerate
- To check my actions and decisions to determine if they are good for me
- To set high goals
