Dater's Bill Of Rights

• I have the right to refuse a date without feeling guilty.
• I can ask for a date without feeling rejected or inadequate if the answer is no.
• I do not have to act macho.
• I may choose not to act seductively.
• If I don't want physical closeness, I have the right to say so.
• I have the right to start a relationship slowly, to say, "I want to know you better before I become involved."
• I have the right to be myself without changing to suit others.
• I have the right to change a relationship when my feelings change. I can say, "We used to be close, but I want something else now."
• If I am told a relationship is changing, I have the right not to blame or change myself to keep it going.
• I have the right to an equal relationship with my partner.
• I have the right to act one way with one person and a different way with someone else.
• I have the right to change my goals whenever I want to.

This information is provided by the National Crime Prevention Council  -- www.ncpc.org
1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th Floor
Washington, DC 20036