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WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

What Do I Want ~ Need In This Relationship?

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My good feelings about who I am stem from being liked by you.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My good feelings about who I am stem from receiving approval by you; your struggles affect my serenity.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My mental attention focuses on solvlng your problems or relieving your pain.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My mental attention is focused on pleaslng you.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My mental attention is focused on protecting you.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My mental attention is focused on manlpulatlng you "to do it my way".

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My self-esteem Is bolstered by rellevlng your pain.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My own hobbies and interests are put aside. My time is spent sharing your interests and hobbies.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) Your clothing and personal appearance Is dictated by my desires as I feel you are a reflection of me.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) Your behavior is dictated by my desires as I feel you are a reflection of me.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) I am not aware of how I feel. I am aware of how you feel. I am not aware of what I want; I ask what you want. If I am not aware, I assume.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) The dreams I have for my future are linked to you.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My fear of rejection determines what I say and do.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My fear of your anger determines what I say and do.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) I use giving as a way of feeling safe in our relationship.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) My social circle diminishes as I involve myself with you.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) I put my values aside in order to connect with you.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) I value your opinion and way of doing things more than my own.

bluebullet.gif (1046 bytes) The quality of my life is in relation to the quality of yours.

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