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Non-threatening |
Non-violent relationships involve talking and acting so
that my partner feels comfortable expressing himself or
herself and doing things he or she is interested in. |
| Respect |
Non-violent relationships involve listening to my
partner non-judgmentally, being emotionally supportive,
and valuing his or her opinions. |
| Trust and
Support |
Non-violent relationships involve supporting my
partner’s goals in life, and respecting my mate’s right
to his or her own feelings, friends, and activities as
opposed to jealousy and possessiveness. |
| Honesty
and Accountability |
Non-violent relationships involve accepting
responsibility for my behavior, including past use of
violence, admitting being wrong, and communicating
openly and truthfully. |
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Responsible Parenting |
Non-violent relationships involve sharing parental
responsibility and being a positive role model for my
children. |
| Shared
Responsibility |
Non-violent relationships involve agreeing on a fair
distribution of work and making family decisions
together. |
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Economic Partnership |
Non-violent relationships involve making money decisions
together, making sure both partners benefit from
financial arrangements. |
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Negotiation and Fairness |
Non-violent relationships involve seeking mutually
satisfying solutions to conflict, acceptance of change,
and being willing to negotiate and compromise. |
