robertolapiedra
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[/quote] Hello, The fact is that *any* relationship, regardless of its "style" can be unhealthy. I have been in unhealthy vanilla relationships. My relationship with my Teacher, while seemingly harsh to some in its style and standards, is no different than what an uchideshi might experience training in a traditional Japanese martial arts dojo. It is not suited for everyone. Some people would find it harmful to their mental well being. But that's not unique to this style. I personally wouldn't thrive in a Gorean environment. The important part is to know what you're getting into before you go down that road. If you're blinded by love or passion, you're more likely to enter a situation that doesn't fit you well. Someone is going to have to tell me what the "safe, sane and consensual principals" are, though. All three of those terms are really subjective and there is no defined standard for them that I am aware of. Take care, Peggy [/quote] __________________________________________________________________ We agree. The "safe, sane, and consensual" when applied to martial arts would be this: 1- Student: Evaluation of natural ability, physical condition, level of experience (white belt for neophytes), mental state and motivation . Master (Sensei): Evaluation of style, competence, experience, hability to teach, guide and protect from injury. That would be the sane part. 2-Student: Will tell Master of his mental and physical state at all times when suffering from injury or illness however minor it may seem. Master: Upon recieving information or detecting a weaken state will 'adapt' training or cancel if there is a risk of injury. That would be the safe part. 3-A clear understanding of what mutual expectations can be had 'before' starting martial Art and, agreeing to the 'manner' in which the the training will proceed in a safe and sane way would be the consensual part. (contract, commitment.) Theses principles can be applied to ANY relationship. It is just common sense honest respect. As for 'roughing' it with the Gorean? I'm not that tough either. I expect "gou ni itte wa, gou ni shitagae" would apply?... I guess, and you? (I hope I did not screw up with the phonetics!) I wish you succes in your House. RL. Edit: screwing around with the japanese text!
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