Dating Bill of Rights

A summary of rights and responsibilities when dating

I have the right:

To ask for a date
To refuse a date
To suggest activities
To refuse any activities, even if my date is excited about them
To have my own feelings and be able to express them
To say I think my partner’s information is wrong or their actions are unfair or inappropriate
To ask someone not to interrupt me
To have my limits and values respected
To inform my partner when I need affection
To stand up for myself
To be heard
To refuse to lend money
To refuse affection
To refuse sex any time for any reason with anyone
To have friends and space aside from my partner(s)
To have time for myself
To grow as an individual

I have the responsibility

To determine my limits and values
To respect the limits of others
To communicate clearly and honestly
To ask for help when I need it
To be considerate
To abide by agreed-upon sexual health practices
To check my actions/decisions to determine if they are good for me or bad for me
To set goals
To advocate for myself

Updated 3/2019. Adapted from “Dating Bill of Rights.” Gender and Sexuality Center at the University of Texas at Austin. www.utgsc.com. http://ddce.utexas.edu/genderandsexuality/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dating-Billof-Rights.pdf Adapted from information from Safe Place. 267-SAFE www.austin-safeplace.org

Keywords:

healthy relationships, dating, rights, responsibilities

Doc ID:

161662

Owned by:

GSCC Team in Gender and Sexuality Campus Center

Created:

2026-06-01

Updated:

2026-06-01

Sites:

Gender and Sexuality Campus Center