avena -> RE: House Rules (11/3/2011 6:03:48 PM)
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While the posted list would definitely not do it for me, I do agree with what Kaliko said: quote:
I don't think I would ever, ever expect my dominant to have as specific a list of responsibilities as I do. Though I wouldn't feel comfortable with a list like the OP has, I would certainly be comfortable with some sort of "list" of expectations, even if not written down in list form. The whole point is that I want a relationship in which I am serving his needs, first and foremost (which, ultimately, satisfies mine). Certainly, it needs to be the right match, with the right man, and with the right communication, and the right amount of fun and laughter and love and lightness, but...no, I would not expect that his responsibilities toward me need to be as specific and expected past what the OP listed, such as taking care of me and keeping me safe, etc. And in fact, D and I do have a fairly detailed list of my responsibilities. Included on that list are the household chores that fall under my 'domain', as well as dress expectations and other miscellaneous rules. There are also some specific details on the things that are his 'domain' (which happens to include all the outside chores, except for gardening), however there are a lot more vague items on his list than there are on mine. The most important thing on our list is a statement that "The above list (referring to out list, not the OP's list) is a starting point ONLY and is expected to flex and change as the relationship evolves". Our list is really just a starting point...the relationship has already grown well beyond the initial list, and we no longer bother writing things down. We do however have discussions about 'where things would fit on the list' whenever we encounter a new situation. Also, like Kaliko, I LOVE lists...I make a to do list for myself every day. D thinks it's hilarious, but he's almost as bad as I am, making weekly to do lists instead of my daily to do lists.
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