Dating Bill of Rights

In dating relationships, I have the responsibility to:

  • Discuss my limits with my partner

  • Respect other peoples limits

  • Speak clearly and honestly

  • Take care of myself

  • Not abuse others

  • Admit to being wrong

  • Stay away from situations that might not be safe

  • Listen to others

  • Care about others

  • Never humiliate a person in public or private

  • Not do something that makes my uncomfortable

I have the right to:

  • Trust myself and my instincts

  • Refuse a date

  • Ask for a date

  • Be treated with respect

  • Not be abused

  • Refuse something, even if my date wants too

  • Disagree

  • Have limits respected

  • Be treated as an equal

  • Be listened to

  • Say “no”

  • Leave or stay in a relationship

  • Ask for help when needed

Adapted from Partnership Against Domestic Violence.
More information: http://padv.org/

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