A Human Bill Of Rights … & Corresponding Responsibilities

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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