Do not allow anybody to feel comfortable when disrespecting you, and do not ever intentionally put yourself in a position where you will easily and freely be disrespected by selling yourself short, respect is reciprocal and it is given to whom it is due, respect is earned, it is not an entitlement, one of the ways of getting genuine respect is by always saying what you mean and always mean what you say, always being accountable for everything and being transparent in all your dealings, also by keeping to promises and carrying out your responsibilities as a human being, it is called being "HUMANE"

An adult is expected to be responsible and act like an adult, there is a distinct difference between being a child and being...