How to have a non-abusive relationship

For men:

• Work on self-control
• Practice assertiveness without aggression and seduction without coercion
• Give respect to women regardless of what you think of women in general
• Increase your involvement in the everyday lives and experiences of children
• Practice open communication in all close relationships
• Support and nurture other men as well as women
• Simplify and clarify your roles at work and home
• Get the right kind of help

For women:

• Practice self-empowerment
• Work on recognizing your own needs and desires
• Set limits without being judgmental
• Give respect to men regardless of what you think of men in general
• Increase interactions with adults of both sexes
• Learn to compete comfortably
• Practice open communication in all close relationships
• Support and nurture other women
• Simplify and clarify your roles at work and home
• Appropriately advocate the importance of female perspectives and experiences
• Get the right kind of help

Source: Dr. James Maddock