Rights in a Friendship, Romance, or Sexual Relationship: Reference Sheet



It is my right in a relationship to:

  • Express my opinions and have them respected

  • Change my mind

  • Choose if and when I want to have sex or fool around

  • Have my needs be as important as my partner’s needs

  • Not have sex if that is my choice or to use safer sex practices

  • Not be emotionally, physically, or sexually abused

  • Choose to stop having sex or fooling around at any time, even during

  • Not take responsibility for someone else’s actions and words

  • Choose my friends and/or partner(s) without discrimination or pressure from others

  • Fall out of love or end a friendship and/or a relationship without fear of negative repercussions and/or violence