nyrisa
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(General reply) Some years back, my husband was driving home from a short out of town trip. His style of driving is faster than mine, although he is by no means a severe speeder. But it began to rain heavily, visibility was awful, and it was night. He'd had a very frustrating day, and he was preoccupied by work problems, and he did not slow down for the weather conditions. I became more and more concerned as conditions worsened, and asked him to slow down, because I was nervous. He was irritated by my request, and told me that he was NOT driving too fast. I (very carefully) explained my concerns, but he still did not slow down. Our son was asleep in the back seat, and I finally told my husband that he has total freedom to risk his life if he chooses, but I and our son (who was asleep in the back seat) were at risk also, and as an equal parent with him, I had the responsibility to ensure the safety of our child; he would either slow down, or allow me to drive. When put in those terms, he did realize how much his preoccupation was affecting his driving, and we made it home safely. My husband is a good man, a loving husband, and a protective father. That night was out of character for him. But if I had not been willing to disagree with him, and to make a stand, there could have been a tragic outcome. Doms and Masters/Mistresses are human, too. No matter how intelligent/mature/honorable/loving they may be, at some point they can do something that endangers themselves or others. At that point, I will make whatever decision is needed to protect myself and my kids, and I will stick to it, even if it resulted in breaking us up. I can't imagine that he would do something that would go that far, but I know I have the responsibility to do so, if he did. I am sure I will catch a lot of flack for saying this, but, based on the definition most give of Master and slave relationships, I don't see how one can be a parent and a slave at the same time. No matter what commitment one might feel to give total obedience to a Master/Mistress, your responsibility to your child's wellbeing is paramount. At some point, in some brief lapse of judgement, even a wonderful person can behave dangerously, and you have to have the strength/courage/judgement to say "Stop".
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A true lady takes off her dignity with her clothes and does her whorish best. At other times you can be as modest and dignified as your persona requires. Robert Heinlein The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is still on my list.
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