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TreasureKY -> A Spin on "Princess" (9/13/2007 5:17:00 PM)
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In a thread earlier today where submissives were discussing the names that their dominants used for them, I mentioned that I’ve always wanted to be called “princess”. I’ve noted that many dominants are revolted by that diminutive because it typically represents the spoiled, little, rich girl and brings to mind the type of woman who uses her feminine wiles to get her way.
FirmhandKY and I had a conversation just about a year ago where this subject was brought up and I thought I’d share what I explained to him was my take on “princess”.
In very ancient history, “princess” was a title used for a woman belonging to a Prince. A princess was a Prince’s property, whether she was his consort or his wife. A little later in history, “princess” began being used to refer to daughters of Kings.
Now while I’m sure there were plenty of princesses who don’t fit the behavioral mold I will expound, in general princesses were chattel... property. Valued, of course, but still property of the King before they became property of their husband. They had no say in what they did, where they went, and who they wed. They obeyed.
They were raised to be owned… valuable property to be traded for political reasons. They were trained to obey, and to obey gracefully. Those who learned well knew how to maintain their dignity while obeying, even when it was something they abhorred. They saw the larger picture... understood the role they played, and their obedience was the evidence of their fealty to their King.
As a little girl, I was enamored with princesses. They were the epitome of femininity to me and I’m sure I had more than one fantasy of being found to be some long lost princess.
However, there was a bit deeper desire hidden within those fantasies. It wasn’t so that I could be whisked away into a life of luxury… not that I would have minded. [;)] But the thought of being whisked away to become the property of some Prince... a man of great intelligence and power that I could serve.
lol… Yes, I wanted nothing more than to be a princess, then. It’s not necessary now as I belong to my Prince, even if he doesn’t have a title. [:D]
Of course, this is simply my own perception and the general public will never adopt it. But perhaps a few here might start looking at that term of endearment in a new light.
By the way... FirmhandKY still doesn't call me "princess". [8|]
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