fastlane -> RE: Dom's can be dumb too (12/29/2005 4:59:03 PM)
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ORIGINAL: classykindasassy Fastlane, ever the brilliant sense of humor, kudos. To your friend: In my humble estimation, it comes down to the dom's relating to what actually happened. 1. Was monogamy, sexual AND play, a specific, laid out, acknowledged agreement in so many words? If not, live and learn the price of ambiguity in matters of importance to you. 2. If explicit word was given that he would not play outside the relationship, then you should look at his relationship to his word. Past and present. If he casually weasels out of an explicit break of word here ("I just got sidetracked" is a smokescreen IMHO in the case of explicit promise given), where else has he or will he do it? You need to square yourself away on what matters to you. This would be similar to saying " I did not MEAN to stick my cock in this other lady's vagina" Huh? I doubt anyone held a gun to his head and forced him to do what he did. It was a conscious choice, whether or not he looked at consequences in the moment. I believe we teach the universe how to treat us in what we tolerate. Ultimately it will be your choice to forgive. However, the whole basis, IMO, on what has the lifestyle be safe and sane and for me more manageable than vanilla relationships, is the VALUE of explicit agreement as a baseline and a reference point. If he is sincere in maintaining his place as a Dom, then an apology and an explicit re-promise is in order. YOU will have to bear the burden of holding him to it if you choose to go on. We are only as much use and good as the word we give and keep. Sometimes it is uncomfortable to hold others we see in a position of power to the word they give. But not doing so comes with a price. Along similar lines, failing to obtain specific promises where it matters...well, the consequences of that speak loudly. Failing to hold others and self to account - equally as costly. You can forgive...and still allow him to have a sloppy relationship to his word...somewhere else. Best of fortune, cks quote:
Fastlane, ever the brilliant sense of humor, kudos. Classykindasassy.... Thank you....I've only been posting on this forum for a year now....and finally someone understands me. Fastlane, picks up the phone and calls his Therapist......O.K. O.K. O.K. one more visit, I am making progress.... Peace, Kevin
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