II HazelSkye II
Chieftain Twilight
I was trying to send a PM to you, but you only receive them from friends. I hope you don't mind me putting this here.
I just wanna say I admire the desire to learn.
smile good on you! I like you already, even if we got off on teh wrong foot.
by the way, I'd like to give my own non-gorean BDSM perspective on Submissive/Dominant relations.
I actually find that it's usually the Dominant that dotes on the Submissive, not the other way around. Submissives service the Dominant, but the Dominant
cares for the Submissive, if that makes sense. there is a sort of distinction there. ^_^
Like I said, if I just wanted to read is and make a judgment without clarification, I wouldn't have posted. I used to never ask questions about anything, and one say I realized how moronic it was to deny myself proper education. I really am genuinely intrigued by the dynamic described here, and I'm glad gillian was able to elaborate.
So, what does this "care" entail that is not found in other BDSM or non-BDSM relationships that makes it desirable? I mean, I think most people would say they care for their partner and dote on them occasionally... Buy them gifts or go out somewhere they like, etc.
Ill say this from the point of view of a woman who was -always- the Dom. Always the one in control, Always holding the leash. I make my own money, have my own home....I was independent and very dominant.
I had -never- had a singular submissive though, even in Gor I am a Freewoman. I met my partner and a lightning bolt hit me.
The longer I was around him....the greater the need became. I actually thought it was a form of madness.
Till I actually just jumped in. I submitted. He is not into Gor, so it is not as a Gorean submission. It is what a FreeWoman in Gor would be. Her partner is dominant to her, control of her, etc.
It was both terrifying...and utterly,completely, liberating.
It was as if a huge weight was lifted. The care, the concern, the support, the depth of intimacy...it is amazing.
I have been in "equal" relationships, I have been the Owner/Dom of people...but it was no where near as fulfilling, satisfying, or comforting as what I have now.
As you can see, I am still independent, strong, dominant....but He is what is above me. BY MY CHOICE.
I have conceded to him. I have submitted to him. He is my Dom and partner.
I get everything I never had before out of it. The feeling of comfort, safety, security, the freedom to be me in every aspect, to step away from what is now the social norm. I get to -breath-.
I have been able to explore things I didnt get to before because I was always -=in control=-.
There is an intimacy that was not there before. Ever. Because in order to do it, to submit...you really have to look very very deep within yourself. Most Masters/Doms will have you do that. They will ask you -why- you want to submit. They will make sure it is something you have really thought about.
"Collar jumpers/hoppers" are not looked upon kindly my most.(they are those that just well, jump collar to collar)
The relationship is not something most take lightly. It is very real, very intimate and not one sided by any means.