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Dating and Relationships
Bill of Rights
Both males and females have the right:
- To always be treated with respect
- To not be hurt physically or emotionally
- To ask for a date
- To refuse a date
- To suggest activities
- To have friends and activities apart from my partner
- To refuse any activities, even if your date is excited about them
- To have your own feelings
- To tell someone you don’t like him/her to interrupt you
- To have your limits respected
- To spend your money the way you want to
- To end a relationship
- To refuse to accept unreasonable suggestions
- To refuse sex or affection with anyone who just took you out on an expensive date
- To refuse sex or affection with anyone
You have the responsibility:
- To determine your own limits
- To respect the limits of others
- To communicate clearly and honestly
- To ask for help when you need it.
(Adapted from material developed by Sexual Health Program,
Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit)
Dating Do’s
- Do go out with someone that has first been your friend
- Do go out with someone because you like spending time together
- Do go out with someone because you have strong feelings for him/her
- Do go out with someone because you feel comfortable together
- Do go out with someone because you have common friends and interests
- Do go out with someone because you are attracted to them and they are respectful towards you
Dating Dont’s
- Don’t go out with someone you first meet on the internet
- Don’t go out with someone just because he/she likes you
- Don’t go out with someone just because you don’t want to hurt his/her feelings
- Don’t go out with someone only because he/she is hot
- Don’t go out with someone because you don’t know what else to do
- Don’t go out with someone because you are scared to say “no”
- Don’t go out with someone because your friends want you to
- Don’t go out with someone just to make out
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