slavemaia -> RE: Dealing with a Dom's baggage... long post (11/2/2007 1:15:57 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Treasure3 I'm not really sure where to put this post. I'm asking for support, experiences, suggestions. I know this is something I am going to have to figure out for myself, but I'm not one to make hasty decisions and I like to have as many points of view as possible so that I can make the best decision for myself and so that I can approach my partner with some ideas that could possibly help us work through the issues. The situation is this... a year and a half ago, I was contacted by my Dom. He said he was ready to give his all to a relationship. I asked all the "right" questions and gathered enough information - I thought - over the following months to be able to say he fit well with what I was seeking. Little by little, we became comfortable with each other, as it should be, but gradually I started to realize he has tons of baggage. Unfortunately, by the time I realized just what I am up against, I was already in love with him. I feel betrayed. He isn't nearly ready to give all as he said he was. He gives a little and takes it back... gives a little and takes it back. In the past six months, we have made a little progress, but it has been a heart wrenching road for me. I don't know how to deal with the baggage and hurts he has. I've been fortunate that I have never before had that sort of drama and pain in my relationships, and I don't know what to do or say to help him, so I offer him my ear and am there for him when he needs me. It's all I know how to do. He has to decide he wants to move past his issues and slay his demons, I get that. I understand I can't make him want to or push him to take the first steps, or do it for him. How though do I get him to understand not only my frustration and pain but that I am scared. He fits the cliches, the adages, the stereotypical image of a man playing the string along game, a player. The thing is, he looks me in the eye and promises me he isn't AND I BELIEVE HIM. As frustrated as I get, I don't feel in my heart that he is playing me. But, I'm coming to the point where I am hurting more than I am happy in the relationship. I know what I want and need in life. I want it to be with him. But... and maybe I am a truly horrid person for saying this... but I don't want to wait and wait and wait, hoping he will finally get to the point where he is ready for what he says he wants. At the same time, I know relationships take work and compromise and patience from both partners, and I have seen him trying. I'm trying to be grateful that he IS making some effort, but the little bit of effort isn't enough to hang on to anymore. Does that make sense? In months past, it was. Now, it feels like too little. How much effort is enough to hold on for? How much of how I am feeling do I share with him? I don't want to add to his problems, but I want to give him the chance to step up and do what he needs to in order for me to be able to stay in the relationship. I don't know if I am explaining that right or not, but I hope what I mean comes through. Any support or encouragement would be most appreciated. I'm in a very loney place right now. When we have pain it's because of us, not someone else. That's the illusion: i feel such n such because you said or you did. Nope. You feel how you feel because of your reactions to anothers words or actions ---- period. Okay - i'm ready to get slammed. But it's the truth. i've found that Chairman's baggage was more about Him not acting and behaving the way i wanted Him to, then it was about His past. i get hurt with MY expectations of another's behavior and words. And i get hurt when i don't want to accept someone or some thing EXACTLY how they are or it is. Your post is quite clear regarding your expectations ". . . .How though do I get him to understand not only my frustration and pain but that I am scared." Why is it His job to understand you? Who's the submissive here? "I know what I want and need in life. I want it to be with him. But... " Yep, there's that infamous word - But. You know what YOU want and need. Well honey, go find it cause He's not it. There's nothing worse than a person who will not or cannot accept us as we are - period. His words are only an attempt to keep you from leaving. But he can only be who he is. You either accept that or not. There is no waiting and hoping unless you choose to change your attitude and perspective. "How much effort is enough to hold on for? How much of how I am feeling do I share with him? I don't want to add to his problems, but I want to give him the chance to step up and do what he needs to in order for me to be able to stay in the relationship." Only as much effort as your willing to put out. Not what HE'S willing or not willing to do. You're looking at it backwards. Give him the chance to step up?????? Wow - wait, let me check - you're a submissive??? No profile, so don't know. i know this may all sound harsh and discompassionate, but believe me it's not. i can only share what i've learned and have found is true for me. It's my hope that in sharing, you are benefitted. Please do yourself a favor and stop expecting him to change.
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