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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 7:18:15 PM   
MistressDolly


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ORIGINAL: stylish

Hey all,
I'm new to this site and somewhat new to the community as well.  So any advice I can acquire from you all is greatly appreciated.
Specifically, I have one question that I've been wrestling with and I was curious about your personal opinions on the matter.  My sub and I have been together for a long time and we have a great relationship.  However, I recently discovered that she has been cybering online with others and sharing fantasies with other Doms in the online community.  I'm still unsure how I feel about this.  I realize it is all fun and games and that none of it is real, but at the same time it does kind of feel like she is going behind my back and fooling around with another Dom.
What would you do with your subs if a situation like this ever arose?  Would you punish her/him or not?  Also, would you feel like this is polyamorous, cheating or just a little bit of innocent fun?
Thanks for listening and any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.


First time offense ignorance is no excuse.  Anyone serving me should know without being told that even infidelity of the mind is forbidden.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 7:23:44 PM   
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Without reading the rest of the responses here, I think this is a great opportunity for conversation.  Why didn't she tell you?  Was it just that she didn't think it was important?  Or something else?   Was she afraid of what you would think? That you might be jealous when to her it was harmless?  Getting to heart of that will help you know and understand each other better.  Open up communication.  for me these kinds of situations and how they are handled, together, are the stuff of relationship skills and of developing greater intimacy.

I'm not so keen on punishment.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 7:36:25 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Satyr6406

ANYTHING, done in secret, is dishonesty. Case closed.
 
 
 
 
 
Peace and comfort,
 
 
 
 
 
Michael
Simple, straight to the point and oh so true...Tempting


Yes that....
and I wouldn't be his sub anymore either. 
Dishonest is dishonest.
 
Integrity goes a loooooooooooooooong way !!
 
Sir's faithful girl
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 7:44:27 PM   
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I have to agree with what has been said so far here. The infidelity of the mind is quite a good way to put it.  Of course as with anything I would sit, have a chat and punish for the secrecy of it.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 7:52:43 PM   
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Good gods!  Boot someone out for silly, online play?  I have no interest in cybering, but if others do it.  I don't view it as anything more than it is...total fantasy. 

To the OP...just talk to her about it...it's not hard to do.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 8:18:03 PM   
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I personally could care less one way or another, despite what the Vatican says about the whole thing.  Do enjoy reading all the lets immediately jump to the most extreme option possible responses. But then again see those on every message board ever made.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 8:51:23 PM   
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To be fair, I think that nephandi only mentioned punishment because I had asked about it in my original post.  To reitterate what I have said on Page 2 however, I have decided against any form of punishment (mainly for the reasons you have already mentioned L.A.) but I will be taking the advice that many of you have offered and talking to her about it.

I must say though, that I am amazed at how varying the responses have been thus far.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 8:59:03 PM   
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Answers will often be all over the map.  Which means you have to have some idea who you are, what you want, how you operate , your values, etc.  Helps to have those to screen, since we are all so very different.  Reality is 99% could think something should be handled in a particular way but if it doesn't fit my world view, we won't be doing it.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/5/2007 9:04:53 PM   
arayofsunshine55


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ORIGINAL: stylish

I was curious to learn how other Doms might react under the given circumstances. 

He's be just fine.  Hell he'd encourage it.  That being said, I don't have his blessing to do anything in the flesh with another top/dom without Daddy vetting him.  I'm clear on where he draws lines.


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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/6/2007 3:32:44 AM   
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Sir knows i talk with a lot of different people.  i dont get *out* much....so this is the main way i get to have any sort of real interaction with other people.  (in whatever way "real" is defined..)

what it boils down to for us is that he knows he can trust me.  if asked, i'll tell him anything that i spoke about with others. 

kitten

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/6/2007 7:42:37 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Hekaron

Toservez,

I have long long ago given up my belief in simple, one size fits all, solutions to complex individual situations. Without knowledge of the dynamics, history, details and agreements of a long relationship between two rather complex people, I think it is immature to draw such presumptious, absolute conclusions, lacking any kind of relativism.
I was in a relationship that both partners entered as polyamorous individuals. A poly relationship with clear and well discussed agreements, with room for a lady, to join us. Seeing how she thoroughly enjoyed being engulfed in the lifestyle and fetish scene, the shibari, the suspensions, the attention of the crowds, the professional photoshoots, which catered generously to her exhibitionism, I tried to see how far my limits about our definition of polyamory could be stretched to make this possible for her. D/s or not, S/M or not, for me love and a relationship mean doing everything within your possibilities to fulfil the deepest wishes of your partner. For me BDSM should be supportive of  a love relationship, not the other way round. It's the way I see it, period, whether it's your piece of cake or not. She sadly confounded the bliss of the experience with the person able to provide it and also confounded polyamory with serial monogamy. I did not enter this discussion to complain, I would like to stress once again, but to make a point about reintroducing romance in a relationship that showed subtle signs of distress. This however is not a thread about my relationship; this thread belongs to the OP, so let's get back on topic. I like to contribute to these boards in a positive way (until now I only wrote under the name of the couple profile we had here for much longer). Posts like yours don't make it more fun for me to be here on the boards. I take offense in your aggressive interpretation of my post and hope other people picked up the more positive intent I tried to express.
And of course it is possible that I used the wrong words. In that case I ask to be excused, I am still grieving ten days after the unexpected and abrupt end of a ten year relationship.

Ron


No need to apologize. I truly was just commenting far less on your actual situation on the original post then making the point that people do not get their hearts stolen by others but do it themselves and unless you lock a person away from human contact and some sort of de facto brain washing, which most of us would call abusive, there is always a risk of losing someone but the problem will not be the person that got your one but your one and your relationship with them. I am sorry I could have used more tact in making my point.

Back to the OP or topic it has spawned…

Topics that hit insecurities in all of us are always interesting to read not really for the actual topic but from how people respond. Cheating and a loved one leaving for another of course are two natural insecurities and I am fascinated how many on here on most all other topics will write in intelligent open minded thought patterns but on this topic, especially with such little information so many reverted to caveman/cavewoman worse case scenario gross generalizations.

In the OP original post the only comment that people focused on was she was sharing fantasies. I could write somewhere today how much I would love to be double teamed by George Clooney and Yun-Fat Chow and most if not all would go oh well that’s nice but who gives a darn. That though was sharing a fantasy. At the same time though if a person wrote to another on the Internet, “I loved receiving your message yesterday and fantasized about you last night do this and this to me and wow did I get turned on. See how you affect me?” most of us are going that is crossing the line. That is the problem with gross generalizations, the fact that most of us who post on this site share intimate information about ourselves in someway so when a blanket cybering is cheating is written, people who write it are being very hypocritical if they truly mean the gross generalization.

Insecurities are often unfairly used as a sign of being unhealthy or weak but the truth is well all have them. They become unhealthy only if we let them control our lives and/or cause damage in our relationships. The ugly truth is that insecurity plays a role in each and every one who is in a significant power exchange relationship. Anyone who truly does not think that as a dominant seeing what a submissive does for you does not play on that level or a submissive seeing what they can do to please and make their dominant happy is also not have a level of insecurity in it are truly living in denial.

So when I read these caveman and cavewoman responses I see insecurity raising its ugly head. Not the unhealthy type as much as natural human behavior. If my Master tonight comes to me and orders me to stop all cyber communication and tells me simply he is bothered by it I would apologize for not noticing, kiss him and never write again. If he asked me to stop cybering because he thinks I am doing something bad to him or in some way puts the blame on me for his insecurity with it, I will still stop without hesitation but we are going to work on that issue of putting unfair standards/blame on me.

Lin


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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/6/2007 9:03:48 AM   
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That was a very insightful response toservez.  Thank you.  Oh and also...

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I could write somewhere today how much I would love to be double teamed by George Clooney and Yun-Fat Chow and most if not all would go oh well that’s nice


Keep reaching for those stars.  Sometimes, good things do happen to good people.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/6/2007 11:44:32 AM   
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communication is vital in any relationship. Hope it works out for You.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/6/2007 12:13:25 PM   
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ORIGINAL: stylish

Hey all,
I'm new to this site and somewhat new to the community as well.  So any advice I can acquire from you all is greatly appreciated.
Specifically, I have one question that I've been wrestling with and I was curious about your personal opinions on the matter.  My sub and I have been together for a long time and we have a great relationship.  However, I recently discovered that she has been cybering online with others and sharing fantasies with other Doms in the online community.  I'm still unsure how I feel about this.  I realize it is all fun and games and that none of it is real, but at the same time it does kind of feel like she is going behind my back and fooling around with another Dom.
What would you do with your subs if a situation like this ever arose?  Would you punish her/him or not?  Also, would you feel like this is polyamorous, cheating or just a little bit of innocent fun?
Thanks for listening and any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.


I've read all the posts and and maybe I won't add any more to the conversation other than my own take but I spoke with a friend about this very subject last night.

It depends on the boundaries set up surrounding each individual D/s dynamic.  We have dominants on here who enjoy watching their submissive with other dominants or with other submissives.  We have dominants on here who play with other submissives but do not let their submissives play with other dominants.  We have dominants who have no problem with their submissives showing off every inch of their bodies on their profile and dominants who do not allow their submissive to display any nudity on this site or elsewhere.  We have dominants who check their submissive's email accounts daily/weekly/monthly and those who could care less about their submissive's email exchanges...either the content or who the email is going to.  We have dominants who have no problem with their submissives conversing with other dominants and submissives but not playing with them or playing/having sex with them.  In other words, it runs the gamut.

Deception occurs when something is being done behind someone's back.  On the cheating thread, it was discussed that cheating is not necessarily fucking someone, it is doing something of an intimate fashion and then deceiving our partner by not telling them.  That is cheating.  The deception is the biggest step in making something cheating.  Of course, if your partner knows you are doing it and does not approve, then it is still cheating because it is going outside agreed-upon boundaries but their knowing now leaves the choice about what to do up to them.

Like it or not, some people do consider cybering to be cheating when it is done without the significant other's knowledge.  Saying that you thought it was innocent may be true...the first time.  Especially when it is an area that has not been discussed.  However, once your partner is aware of it and, through discussion and negotiation, makes it clear that they disapprove...then whether or not you agree with their stance, if you do it anyway without their knowledge, then you are deliberately cheating and breaking the boundaries of your dynamic...and that holds true whichever side of the whip you are on.  Now...if you have no problem with her cybering with others, then it is up to you to make that clear to her and set whatever boundaries around the "cyber play" that you want to.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/6/2007 5:39:43 PM   
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I find it interesting that your profile doesn't refer to the fact that you already have a sub in your life..and, in fact you say: perhaps she's only doing for herself what you've offered to others here on CM?
"If you are looking for a friend or somebody to talk to about your desires in this lifestyle, I'd be happy to hear from you."
 
Perhaps she's only doing for herself what you've offered to others here on CM?  In fairness you do say that you're not interested in hooking up with someone in real life, so..maybe she doesn't either...

cheers,
jimini

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/7/2007 5:16:02 AM   
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First of all, welcome to the community.

To answer your original question, if she told you she was doing it, and you're okay with it... great, and yes - sounds like you're fully capable of poly - how does she feel about you playing with other girls?

If she didn't tell you, but you found out and aren't bothered by it... then you're either not emotionally involved with her, or... I can't really think of anything else except that you have an extremely low expectation of her, or yourself...

Cybering, while fantasy... is a form of cheating, because its going outside a relationship to fulfil a need without attempting to address the need with your partner and doing so behind their back... if you don't tell them and don't try to hide it, you are calling out for help instead of asking for it.

Communication is always the best way to avoid trouble.




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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/7/2007 6:56:51 AM   
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ORIGINAL: krikket

I find it interesting that your profile doesn't refer to the fact that you already have a sub in your life..and, in fact you say: perhaps she's only doing for herself what you've offered to others here on CM?
"If you are looking for a friend or somebody to talk to about your desires in this lifestyle, I'd be happy to hear from you."
 
Perhaps she's only doing for herself what you've offered to others here on CM?  In fairness you do say that you're not interested in hooking up with someone in real life, so..maybe she doesn't either...

cheers,
jimini


Just to make sure...this post was directed at the OP and not me, right?  'Cuz I don't see any of that in my profile.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/7/2007 8:01:36 AM   
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Grab her by the hair, pull her up, and bend her over her keyboard... use her and spank her hard. Thats my advice....

hhmmm thanks, maybe i should start cybering next time Master comes over...

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/7/2007 8:55:01 AM   
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Okay, I talked with her last night and we sorted everything out.  The issues with which I had objections, she has apologized for and put an end to, though these were very few.  We also discussed why she was behaving the way she was and how it made each of us feel.

In the end, we are now both very clear about what is acceptable with online play and she has agreed that she should have told me about this first.  All is well with us once again. :-)

Thanks to all of you who offered your personal advice.  I was fascinated to see how nearly everyone had their own unique opinion on the matter.  Cheers.

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RE: My sub is cybering - 9/7/2007 9:04:06 AM   
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Talk with her first..what were your set rules or if any at all set up? Have you paid her enough attention lately? Many Doms have a real issue with their sub or Their Equal if in Poly relationship to let H/her have any male friends!

For Me if sub found cybering Id need ask her not the offlines or copy room sent..Many people online can cut and edit conversation to look bad for the reader!!!

If there is trust,respect and love then no-one can take anyone else away..Jealousy feeds idle thoughts,,,,Jealousy can stifle and suffocate a realtionship......

Men often wish Poly families and wish female sub(s) yet cannot tolerate the Female Domme with male subs! Does this not smack of double standards?

Make Your own decision re sub,,many can advise ultimatly its YOUR decision


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