NONVIOLENCE – EQUALITY

NON-THREATENING BEHAVIOR

Talking and acting so that she feels safe and comfortable expressing herself and doing things

RESPECT

Listening to her nonjudgmentally

·         being emotionally affirming and understanding

·         value opinions

TRUST AND SUPPORT

Supporting her goal in life

·         respecting her right to her own feelings, friends, activities and opinions

HONESTY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Accepting responsibility for self

·         acknowledging past use of violence

·         admitting being wrong

·         communicating openly and truthfully

RESPONSIBLE PARENTING

Sharing parental responsibilities

·         being a positive non-violent role model for the children.

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

Mutually agreeing on a fair distribution of work

·         making family decisions together

ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

Making money decisions

·         making sure both partners benefit from financial arrangements

NEGOTIATION AND FAIRNESS

Seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict

·         accepting change

·         being willing to compromise