dating bill of rights

I have a right to:

• Ask for a date
  
  
• Refuse a date
  
  
• Suggest activities
  
  
• Refuse any activities, even if my date is excited about them
  
  
• Have my own feelings and be able to express them
  
  
• Say, "I think my friend is wrong and his actions are inappropriate"
  
  
• Tell someone not to interrupt me
  
  
• Have my limits and values respected
  
  
• Tell my partner when I need affection
  
  
• Refuse affection
  
  
• Be heard
  
  
• Refuse to lend money
  
  
• Refuse sex any time, for any reason
  
  
• Have friends and space aside from my partner

I have the responsibility to:

• Determine my limits and values
  
  
• Respect the limits 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
  whether they are good or bad for me
  
  
• Set high goals for myself

From the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program of Family Resources, Inc.

Dating Violence
http://www.acadv.org/dating.html