lovingpet
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Let's see here. I had to bring the level of a relationship because I discovered I could manipulate him. I did not manipulate him, but I knew I could and that destroyed it being a more intensive relationship for me. I knew how to ask and what to ask to effect the answer I wanted. I did not act upon this knowledge, but it didn't matter. His will was not stronger than mine. On the other hand, I have begged, gut wrenchingly begged (usually to NOT have to go through with something) my partner and been denied. It didn't matter what I appealed to (his logic, emotions, etc), he would not fold. One thing I am thinking of in particular I begged for weeks to not have to do because I was terrified. In my mind, it was a need to not do it because I really believed it would harm me at the very least mentally. In his mind, even if it did do harm in the short term, I would be better for it in the long run. Other matters, I have been granted. It is not that he grants what I beg for, but that I know that he will ultimately decide based on his will and his judgement that changes everything. He is not bending to me. I will be doing as he desires whether it is what I wanted or not. Do I feel selfish for asking in the first place? Sometimes. The problem is that if I never ask, then I have cut off communication. Just because what I am asking for is primarily beneficial to me does not mean that he does not derive any positive consequences in granting it. Sometimes something as simple as seeing me smile is adequate for him to grant a request. Other times, I have to show him what is in it for him. Some things are simply obvious. If I don't get proper rest, then I am less adequate to the task of caring for him. Begging is only manipulative at the point which the submissive learns how to work the buttons and chooses to do so. If I choose to be above such games, begging is never an issue. If I choose to be of low character and exploit, then shame on me. I chose, instead, to be honest about it and allow both of us the freedom to find a better fit. We are dear friends and still very involved in each others' lives. I guess it is a matter of integrity. lovingpet
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