Right now seems like a good time for a reminder of how to love ourselves and others in relationship!
I have a right to: I have a responsibility to:
Be treated with respect _______________________Treat others respectfully
Not let others control me______________________Not control others
Accept my feelings without judgment ____________Accept the feelings of others
Stand up for my rights _______________________Respect the rights of others
Express my needs and wants____________Accept the wants and needs of others
Love myself unconditionally __________________Love others unconditionally
View my needs as important ____________________Accept the needs of others
Accept myself for who I am __________________Accept others for who they are
Change myself _______________________________Not try to change others
Set boundaries and limits with others_________Respect the boundaries of others
Accept my feelings without judgment _________Be non-judgmental with others
Make mistakes and even fail ______________Not critique the failings of others
Ask for help______________________________________Offer help
Have privacy and my own personal space ___Respect the personal space of others
Set my priorities _________________________Respect the priorities of others
Say ”no” without feeling selfish ___________________Accept “no” from others
Follow my dreams, interests and passions ___Support other’s dreams and interests
Feel weak __________________________________Accept other’s weaknesses
Not live up to others expectations ______________Not place demands on others
Be forgiving of myself______________________________Forgive others
Seek others that support my growth _____________Support the growth of others
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