Mach1, we deserve a certain level of treatment due to our common humanity, our shared community. The Silver Rule - "Do not do unto others as you would not have them do unto you." We deserve not to be abused, stolen from, or have our things vandalized. We deserve not to be frequently yelled at, criticized, or cheated on. We can leave such relationships, and in extreme cases police will fine or imprison offenders.
While I may not "deserve" an attractive, emotionally stable woman to fall for me and treat me with compassion and loyalty, I deserve no less than that in a romantic relationship, by virtue of self-esteem.
