For me, I think that respect comes first. Being respected for who & what I am is important to me. However I remember a time when I didn't even respect myself. It is impossible for anyone to respect me when I didn't respect myself. It was a horrible period of time to go through, but I realized that I couldn't like myself if I didn't respect myself. It seems that I look at others that way too & am sure they do the same towards me.

Debbie