sagirah -> RE: Long distance... (1/29/2008 2:43:53 PM)
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As a sweeping generalisation I'd suggest that LDRs are more likely to work if it's a D/s relationship rather than an SM one. You can still have power exchanges through computers, text messages, photos... But from this masochist's point of view, spanking yourself (!) or applying nipple clamps on yourself gets old pretty quickly. In my experience, a system of rules and punishments works well to convey that "owned" feeling... Not being allowed to touch myself; not being allowed to wear underwear; having to wear my "discreet" collar to work - those are all rules Master and I have played with. I especially like the public displays of ownership, as they really reinforce the feeling of submission and take an edge off loneliness. We found that storing up punishments for when we're together doesn't really work - you don't want to spend 3/4 of the precious weekend when you are together laboriously working through a list of canings or cage-time. So thinking instant punishments really helps. For us, writing is a great way to stay connected. I have a notebook I use to write about my reactions to certain tasks or rules. It works two ways: firstly, it means that Master is on my mind no matter what the distance, as I'm writing my thoughts. Then, it's intensely personal (and sometimes a bit reminiscent of humiliating schooldays) to give the notebook to Master to read.... Writing stories or detailing fantasies also helps bring us closer and prepare for being together. I think quite a few couples do this online, but I like the old-fashioned pen-and-paper approach. I find that one of the biggest challenges over distance is to keep things spontaneous. I love getting unexpected text messages from Master ordering me, for example, to stop whatever I'm doing and go masturbate... And then, we also try to vary the your place-my place-your place-my place routine (reminds me of in-out-in-out vanilla sex!) with trips to somewhere else, such as a play party halfway between us or similar. Erm, I'm rambling. Time for bed. Good luck, hope it works out.
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