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    Basic Rights in a Relationship
     From The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans

  • The right to live free from accusation and blame


  • The right to live free of criticism and judgments


  • The right to have your work and interests spoken of with respect


  • The right to expect encouragement


  • The right to live free from emotional and physical threats


  • The right to live free from angry outbursts and rage


  • The right to not be called by any name that devalues you


  • The right to receive good will


  • The right to receive emotional support


  • The right to be heard by your mate and responded to with courtesy


  • The right to have your own viewpoint, even if your mate has another viewpoint


  • The right to have your feelings and experiences acknowledged as real


  • The right to receive a sincere apology for jokes you find offensive


  • The right to be respectfully asked, not to be ordered


  • The right to clear and informative answers to questions that concern what is legitimately your business
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