Respect is treating ourselves and others with importance. To show respect is to have regard for other people’s feelings. It is a necessity to have respect as part of a healthy relationship. Everyone has the entitlement to be respected.
The positive effects of having respect in a relationship are that all beliefs are valued. The people involved in the relationship are safe, valued and cared for. You are allowed to disagree at times and No is accepted as an answer. Following are some examples of how to develop effective skills for respect in relationships.
Understanding and Empathy
This means the ability to feel for others. You can do that by ‘putting yourself in their shoes.’ You can develop your understanding and empathy