Of late, I have had a lot of time to think about my different relationships and the reason they have failed. Its not the blame for one or the other, its all parties involved which includes their life experiences. The common factor is the lack of honesty on all parties. Let me explain.
B, the first man to approach me that admitted he was a Dom and had lived the BDSM lifestyle. He also stated he had been in the lifestyle (swing and BDSM) his whole adult life. I'm finding inconsistency through his statements. He maybe a Dom but he isn't a Master. He hasn't learned how to nurture a unacknowledged submissive who is interested in the lifestyle. He may know how to use the tools but doesn't have the abilities to be a true Dominant or Master which would create a nurturing, loving and fulfilling relationship.
When I became aware of my interest in the lifestyle, I ask him for assistance to help me learn, explore and experience. Instead of helping me and providing me with direction, he states he didn't want to influence me into the lifestyle. He left me to shift through a mountain of information and figure out every step for myself. There was no guidance, no experiencing and no follow through. He was dishonest about the type of man he was and his integrity.
I was dishonest with what I wanted and needed. I actually wasn't directly dishonest. I just didn't want to admit what I wanted or needed. I didn't want to admit weakeness. I didn't want to admit what I didn't understand and couldn't accept. I degress but this was my part,
He actually only wants a slave. He wants TPE with no questions or negotiations. A contract means he can continue his "playa" persona while having his slave waiting. He gets to have his cake and eat it too. He doesn't give anything back but she is required to give everything. He really doesn't provide a boundary between vanilla and the lifestyle. Its all about him and he is unable to see anything else. His view is correct and if you attempt to infer differently regardless of the tone, the sub or slave is the one being disrespectful. Everyone else is to blame, never...never him.
If he would be honest, he would acknowledge he wants a poly relationship. But he states he is an honorable man and don't cheat while in a relationship that is until he has a contract secured. Cheating is cheating as long as one party isn't aware. I don't trust or respect him any longer.
G was the next Dom I meet. I meet him online and we chat regularly. He has attempted to gain control over aspects of my life but I have continued to withdrawal. He has been supportive and provided some direction. He ask me to do some assignments that were thought provoking and allowed me to grow. I see him as wanting control but I don't know for what reason.
Another aspect of our relationship is the distance. He lives at least 7 hours away. I use to ask often about visiting but have given up. Both of our lives are complicated. I use to think he just didn't want to see me but I don't know. I'm inpatient and don't like waiting. I often wondered if this was his way of teaching me patience. He's guarded so I don't think I will ever know.
With this relationship, there is no exchange or at least I don't see it. There is me giving which is why I have continued to pull back when he attempts to exert control. I usually permit him some control but withdraw it when I feel I'm not receiving anything in the exchange. We continue to chat almost daily. We have some great conversations. I just don't know what he wants from this interaction. Is there an end goal? I doubt that we will ever meet but things do happen when you least expect.
B, the first man to approach me that admitted he was a Dom and had lived the BDSM lifestyle. He also stated he had been in the lifestyle (swing and BDSM) his whole adult life. I'm finding inconsistency through his statements. He maybe a Dom but he isn't a Master. He hasn't learned how to nurture a unacknowledged submissive who is interested in the lifestyle. He may know how to use the tools but doesn't have the abilities to be a true Dominant or Master which would create a nurturing, loving and fulfilling relationship.
When I became aware of my interest in the lifestyle, I ask him for assistance to help me learn, explore and experience. Instead of helping me and providing me with direction, he states he didn't want to influence me into the lifestyle. He left me to shift through a mountain of information and figure out every step for myself. There was no guidance, no experiencing and no follow through. He was dishonest about the type of man he was and his integrity.
I was dishonest with what I wanted and needed. I actually wasn't directly dishonest. I just didn't want to admit what I wanted or needed. I didn't want to admit weakeness. I didn't want to admit what I didn't understand and couldn't accept. I degress but this was my part,
He actually only wants a slave. He wants TPE with no questions or negotiations. A contract means he can continue his "playa" persona while having his slave waiting. He gets to have his cake and eat it too. He doesn't give anything back but she is required to give everything. He really doesn't provide a boundary between vanilla and the lifestyle. Its all about him and he is unable to see anything else. His view is correct and if you attempt to infer differently regardless of the tone, the sub or slave is the one being disrespectful. Everyone else is to blame, never...never him.
If he would be honest, he would acknowledge he wants a poly relationship. But he states he is an honorable man and don't cheat while in a relationship that is until he has a contract secured. Cheating is cheating as long as one party isn't aware. I don't trust or respect him any longer.
G was the next Dom I meet. I meet him online and we chat regularly. He has attempted to gain control over aspects of my life but I have continued to withdrawal. He has been supportive and provided some direction. He ask me to do some assignments that were thought provoking and allowed me to grow. I see him as wanting control but I don't know for what reason.
Another aspect of our relationship is the distance. He lives at least 7 hours away. I use to ask often about visiting but have given up. Both of our lives are complicated. I use to think he just didn't want to see me but I don't know. I'm inpatient and don't like waiting. I often wondered if this was his way of teaching me patience. He's guarded so I don't think I will ever know.
With this relationship, there is no exchange or at least I don't see it. There is me giving which is why I have continued to pull back when he attempts to exert control. I usually permit him some control but withdraw it when I feel I'm not receiving anything in the exchange. We continue to chat almost daily. We have some great conversations. I just don't know what he wants from this interaction. Is there an end goal? I doubt that we will ever meet but things do happen when you least expect.
M is different. He doesn't attempt to take control. When we met I expressed an interest in experiencing things with no ties. He has complied with that request. He spoke with me to find out what I wanted to experience then allowed me to experience. The scenes we have had have been basic but very enlightening. He has provided me with assignments that have been thought provoking and has ask what I want. There is a dialog between us that hasn't existed with the others. He has offered to be more in my life but I have declined. I see us as great friends. He and his slave are someone that I can trust fully.
S was an attempt at something I wasn't. I felt I was being honest with him. He continued to encourage. I think I surprised him when I requested to become apart of his house hold. I wanted some much to be apart of something and made a decision that I shouldn't have. I had even started to trust both of them. Things were clear and no explanations were made as to what exactly went wrong. Why they only wanted to offer friendship and not continue to train. Oh well, one lives and learns. I'm not sorry I made the decision but wish I wouldn't had been so gullible.
I really don't know where I'm going or where any of this will lead me but I continue on. I read blogs, different postings on Fetlife and I'm making friends with that I chat with and gain insight from their experiences. The one thing I need to overcome is my trust handicap. At some point, I will need to put faith into someone. But for now, I will continue as I am. That is til someone comes to sweep me off my feet...literally.
S was an attempt at something I wasn't. I felt I was being honest with him. He continued to encourage. I think I surprised him when I requested to become apart of his house hold. I wanted some much to be apart of something and made a decision that I shouldn't have. I had even started to trust both of them. Things were clear and no explanations were made as to what exactly went wrong. Why they only wanted to offer friendship and not continue to train. Oh well, one lives and learns. I'm not sorry I made the decision but wish I wouldn't had been so gullible.
I really don't know where I'm going or where any of this will lead me but I continue on. I read blogs, different postings on Fetlife and I'm making friends with that I chat with and gain insight from their experiences. The one thing I need to overcome is my trust handicap. At some point, I will need to put faith into someone. But for now, I will continue as I am. That is til someone comes to sweep me off my feet...literally.
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