In any dating relationship, you always have these basic rights:

• Express opinions and be respected for them.
• Pursue interests.
• Have your own needs be as important as your dating partner's.
• Share expenses.
• Accept gifts from your dating partner without expectation of intimate contact.
• Grow as an individual.
• Have your feelings taken seriously.
• Have control over your own body.
• Not take responsibility for your dating partner's behavior.
• Change your mind.
• Share responsibility for problem solving.
• Expect that an apology means something.
• Socialize with anyone of choice.
• Not be physically, emotionally or sexually abused.
• Break up and fall out of love with someone and not be threatened.
• Say NO to ANYTHING!