TreasureKY
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ORIGINAL: MasterLark quote:
Do you ever worry about "using up" your submissive? Do you make a point to go beyond meeting his or her needs and ensuring that you give back? A sub/slave cannot be "used up," as if a vessel being finally emptied down to the very last drop, if there is a good Master who does not abuse. I'd have to disagree, though we could probably debate just what "used up" means. I've reached that point before... been "used up". I spent 22 years of my life being the one giving, the one working toward goals, the one compromising, the one making sacrifices. In the end, the relationship was fine, he was fine, the family was fine. I was not. I was "used up". Sadly, there are some dominants out there who proudly proclaim that "it is all about me". As you imply, the nature of D/s lends itself to being disproportionate. In some respects that may be true, but I firmly believe that those in solid D/s relationships will readily admit that it requires give and take on both sides. Just how much giving and taking on each side would be unique to the individuals involved, but I doubt very many submissives could flourish for very long in an environment where just their needs were met... even if they weren't being abused. While I agree with the importance of the overall health of the relationship being the focal point, I do see the relationship as two individuals relating to each other. How those individuals are faring physically and emotionally is going to impact the overall health of the relationship.
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