a valve structure for use in a two handle faucet environment includes a sleeve and a valve member positioned within the sleeve and rotatable therein . the sleeve has an inlet and an outlet and a path of flow therebetween . the valve member has an opening which is used to connect the inlet and outlet and thus form a part of the path of flow . an annular seal member is fixed on the valve member and spaced from the opening , which seal member is used to close off communication between the inlet and outlet . at no time is the path of flow through the seal member , thus preventing any excessive pressures being applied to the seal .