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Princess Treatment vs Bare Minimum
Test your understanding of healthy relationship expectations and boundaries
Princess Treatment or Bare Minimum?
For each scenario, decide whether it represents "princess treatment" (going above and beyond) or "bare minimum" (basic relationship expectations).
1. Remembering your partner's birthday
2. Buying them a diamond necklace for no particular reason
3. Holding the door open for your partner
4. Texting them back within an hour (if possible)
5. Paying for their parking ticket
6. Complimenting their appearance
7. Taking care of them while they're sick
8. Warming up their car in the winter before they head to work
9. Taking your partner on a shopping trip and paying for it
10. Doing at least half the chores around the house
11. Getting them a drink when you're buying one for yourself
12. Tying their shoes for them
Answer all 12 questions to see your results
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Understanding the Difference
✓ Bare Minimum (Essential)
These are the basics of respect, care, and mutual support that should exist in any healthy relationship. They include communication, remembering important dates, showing appreciation, caring during illness, and equal partnership in responsibilities.
👑 Princess Treatment (Extra)
These are thoughtful, generous gestures that go above and beyond basic expectations. They're wonderful when they happen but shouldn't be expected or demanded. Examples include expensive gifts, elaborate surprises, or doing things your partner can easily do themselves.
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ℹ️Important Notice
This is a self-reflection tool, not a diagnostic test or relationship counseling.
Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect, communication, and understanding—not on one person doing everything for another.
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, but expecting someone to cater to your every need isn't healthy for either partner.
Helpful Resources
Key Points
Respect and communication are non-negotiable basics
Partners should maintain independence and self-sufficiency
Thoughtful gestures are lovely but shouldn't be expected
Equal partnership means sharing responsibilities
Healthy relationships avoid enforcing rigid gender roles
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