tasha_tart
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Joined: 2/20/2004 From: Ontario, Canada Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: IrishMist Yes, in this respect, I would agree with you wholeheartedly. Common courtesy demands that you call, or at the very least, let the other person know of your fears. Though it may anger you, at least then you would have known. Also, in the same vein, honesty demands that these fears be discussed BEFORE a meeting is to take place. Unfortunatly, not everyone adheres to the same definition of what most would consider to be just common courtesy and manners. It's a shame, but there are those out there who really just don't care about anyone but themselves. Definitely no shortage of people for whom "it's all about me" and likely never will be. Fears, needs, expectations, health concerns...all these and more may need to be dealt with in advance, but what happens to a lot of people is the failure to listen immediately to the little voice inside saying "this is a bad idea!" That little voice gets shouted down by the initial anticipation or excitement of something new, perhaps the fulfillment of something one has always thought was wanted. One may fail to voice concerns or fears for fear of seeming naive, or untrusting or uninformed. But after time to reflect a bit more one may listen more careully, and realize that what was aranged just isn't, or at least doesn't feel like, the right thing. Should one act on that voice? I think so. At best, those inner qualms may spoil the enjoyment of something it seems one isn't ready for. At worst, one can get into a situation that s/he cannot safely handle. Having said all that, at the very least a phone call is in order to cancel a planned meeting. That's no different from the expectations in non-kink situations. I know that call can be hard to make (been there, done that...and received a couple as well) but there is nothing to be gained by being rude. Also, that call may spark a further discussion of whatever the issues were...not necessarily with a view to changing one's mind, but perhaps helping gain a better understanding. Tasha
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