strangedesire -> RE: Why is it that most Dommes want subs that are "financially successful"? (2/9/2009 2:32:05 PM)
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ORIGINAL: strangedesire I have no problem with women who want to be spoiled, and I have no problems with pros or financial dommes. I do have a problem with anyone who suggests, even in such vague terms, that I am less of a woman for not wanting tangible gifts. Hate to press your buttons and then burst your bubble, but this is all you. When you say that gift-giving is the natural order of things, you insinuate that those of us who don't want gifts are, well, unnatural. Now, I'm unnatural in a lot of ways, but my distaste for men trying to buy my affection isn't one of them. I am a woman who doesn't want or need gifts and has always paid for courting; I enjoy being the pursuer. That said, my point is different. It's not that women WANT gifts. If a guy is totally broke and he cannot afford anything but he's sweet and sincere and has all other said qualities desired, that's fine. What I am talking about is when a man has the means, but DELIBERATELY keeps his wallet locked up tight using the "reasoning" that he is afraid he will be taken advantage of, so he will ONLY offer gestures of courtship when he deems the woman is worthy of it. It's like some sub men are using the excuse of the fact that yes, there are unscrupulous women out there (admit it guys, you can SEE them coming a mile away) to be cheap with other women who are legitimately used to having a man show some gestures of appreciation when he is courting her. I am not talking about "Buy me gifts or I won't talk to you," I am talking about a man following the traditional roles of courtship, NOT extreme demands for money or gifts. Go back and read Shatki's post - she sums it up quite nicely. Again, if a guy simply has no money, that's another story. It's when a guy is perfectly capable of paying or doing small things but he won't, because he wants to make sure FIRST that it's 'equal' effort, or gestures, or whatever. That just seems like he is using an excuse to be cheap. I think it stinks. Akasha My point was addressed towards MistressDolly's post, and in no way meant as an attack against you. I don't have a lot of use for traditional courtship roles in my personal life, but I respect those who like them - and that includes you. I simply dislike the implication that I am somehow unnatural for not wanting to do things that way.
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