Voltare -> RE: respect in regards to desires, esp Gifting (6/18/2004 8:18:41 AM)
|
Sandy and slavedesires, When I respond to topics on these threads, I am aware that occasionally I come across as stating that 'my way is the only right way.' I apologize for the appearance of such - it is not my intention. Furthermore, I have nothing but the utmost support for your opinions and pursuits, because in the end only you know what makes you happiest. Having said that, I still stand by my original statements: that in general terms, the 'kind' of submissive who is seeking a couple does not seem (to me) to inherently carry the same weight, depth, and breadth of relationship that typical monogamous relationships carry. As I said, I have nothing but the utmost respect for those involved in poly relationships - and under the right circumstances, I would certainly consider such a relationship myself. Rather, I was simply trying to illustrate the reality that indeed, not only would one hundred, but literally hundreds of letters may be necessary just to meet one sub/slave - and even then it's a crapshoot if the sub/slave is compatible with the pre-existing couple. For my part, as a single Dominant, I have met probably close to 10 or 11 subs and slaves from the internet, from various formats. Each and every one did not work, ranging from mildly irritating to downright catastrophe. While I certainly carry a portion of the responsibility, it is safe to say that under the most ideal circumstances the internet is a difficult place to actually meet anyone in reality. A post made a few months back by a couple in florida illustrated the exact same sentiments - where the couple spent literally two years at a few nights a week for a few hours at a time 'looking' for a third sub/slave, only to finally give up out of frustration. I believe this to be the rule, not the exception. Of course, I could very well be wrong and within a week the 'perfect' sub/slave may respond to one of the letters and be on her way to your house within the month for a happily ever after story. I am only suggesting that the likelyhood of this happening probably is not very high. As a different topic, I believe there is a strong difference between sharing 'activities' participated in at BDSM munches and events, and sharing the emotional connections and bonds that make up a D/s relationship. Of course, this is only my view - but for me, the 'activities' are only enjoyable because my partner(s) mean more then just a casual toy to me. I don't take pleasure out of administering a flogging to someone I do not know, or someone I do not particularly care for. It is the intimate relationship that she and I share that gives the exchange of power value to me. This isn't a jibe against casual players - because in the end whatever floats your boat is what you should be doing, so long as it doesn't infringe on anyone else. I hope this clarifies my statements a bit more Stephan
|
|
|
|