Love Grid

LOVE SHOULD BE EQUALITY AND PARTNERSHIP

Non-threatening behaviour

Talking and acting in a way that both feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves

Respect

Listening to each other non-judgementally.  Being understanding and valuing opinions

Trust and support

Supporting each other’s goals in life and respecting rights to own feelings, friends, activities and opinions.

Honesty

Accepting responsibility for self; admitting being wrong; communicating openly and truthfully.

Responsible Parenting

Sharing responsibility for children.  Being a positive non-violent role model for children

Shared Responsibility

Agree on sharing work and making family decisions together

Economic Partnership

Making money decisions together.  Making sure both benefit from financial arrangements

Negotiation and Fairness

Seek mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict.  Accepting change and being willing to compromise

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