mythi
Posts: 257
Joined: 2/25/2007 From: Naples, FL Status: offline
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As others have stated, I diferentiate between 'BDSM' and D/s. One is more action, the other more attitude. For me, I see the trappings of BDSM as a tool (ie the means) for D/s which is the end goal for me. I know others who are just the opposite, who use control to get to the 'fun stuff'. Personally I could, if I had to, live without any of it if my partner were still capably in charge. But I do specify 'capable' leadership. I'm quite adept at being in charge if I have to be, and if the leader isnt leading it'll drive me to compensate for that, taking over as needed to keep things functioning. But I HATE HATE HATE (with much loathing) being the one in charge. And especially if the other person thinks they should lead, regardless of their ability to do so, there will much conflict and gnashing of teeth. So for me a lot of the draw of D/s is finding/being with someone who has the inclination, and hopefully thereby developed the ability, to be in charge of their lives including the parts that involve me. That and I'm a total bondage slut.
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