ginawithaB
Posts: 141
Joined: 9/2/2005 Status: offline
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First off, welcome to the neighborhood! And, as veronica suggested, take a deep breath b/c it sounds a little like you're going into panic mode. Everything you wrote makes sense and is totally understandable. You're in a bit of a pickle, but it'll work out. You will work it out. You need to do some research, some self-exploration, and some serious talking w/ fiance, but it will work out. So give yourself a break and the time and space you need to discover yourself. If I understood your post, it seems that your fiance still has some interest in the lifestyle? If so, that's great. Maybe one thing the two of you need to get clear about is exactly what aspects of the life/scene/whatever interest you both individually and what seems of interest to you as a couple. And be as clear and specific as you can. Keep in mind, there is a LOT out there to explore!! There are several pretty good "checklists" online that can help you explore this question, including the one right here on collarme. The one I favor most, though, I found at DomSubFriend's website, http://www.domsubfriends.com/library/question1.shtml and was/is very helpful to me in figuring out where to even start to figure out what kinds of "scenes" I might like to play. And I wanted to also say that though I'm sure this Dom you spoke with may've given you some good ideas to start with, His word is not the final word on what the life is about. Doms and subs and switches in the life are as different as each individual. No two people do things in exactly the same way. So, if there is enough interest on both your parts and you are committed to one another and honest about your desires and limits, I think it's entirely possible to forge out a niche within the life that will suit your relationship. Have you checked out bdsm groups in your area? Gone to any munches, meetings? Met anyone in the life in real time just for friendly conversation? If not, endeavor to do so. I am still new to the life. Have only been exploring for a few months now and it has been so helpful to just take my exploration off the boards and into the real world...not that the internet hasn't been helpful...it most certainly has. But the real time stuff---that's were it's at! Most important, in all things trust your gut. If you haven't developed that skill yet, develop it. It's gonna be necessary in order to keep yourself healthy, sane and secure. Take care and feel free to write me directly if you like and keep asking questions.
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