Nope. Respect, for me, is the first base: everyone deserves it simply because we are sentient. If someone has no respect, then I don't want to know them.
In a loving relationship, if one partner has briefly lapsed in respect, I'd guess he or she is angry. That's the time to listen, to find out what's causing the anger, what the need is, and then try to find the solution.
This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at January 13, 2018 12:06 AM MST
For me, respect is the ground for love and I do not try and gain it. I hope at this point in my life I act in a manner that wins the respect of anyone I care have respect for me.
