IronBear -> RE: The Term 'Owned' (8/26/2009 4:49:08 AM)
I suppose it does boil down to how you individually see the term owned and in the context you use it. I own many tools yet I own them in a different way to our owning both RaRa and Storm (our dogs), and again different to owning a slave. Personally I will only use the term kept if I am financially responsible for a slave. However it is wonderful; to see the differing connotations being displayed here.It's simply that I have well defined meanings on most words I use, especially those which tend to be ambiguous as so many terms or labels in the BDSM arena are.
Andalusite -> RE: The Term 'Owned' (8/26/2009 8:16:53 AM)
Actually, "kept" would depend on how it was used and the context, but I associate it with a "kept woman," which is a lady who is being supported by someone who is cheating on his wife.
IronBear -> RE: The Term 'Owned' (8/26/2009 11:12:29 AM)
Perhaps not only a "mistress" but it could also simply be a female financially supported by a wealthy bloke who doesn't want neither a wife or a live in lover. Could be for family reasons if there are children of any age and a deceased wife. I suppose such a lady who is also the bloke's social partner may be considered either his "trophy bird" or his "trophy slave" depending on a few other factors.
Ambyant -> RE: The Term 'Owned' (8/26/2009 11:02:45 PM)
Oddly enough, I just used this phrase today: "I own the part of you that loves to serve Me, you gave Me your submission a long time ago."
I DO love to own- clearly and definitely. I like it that there are those souls that seek such belonging. Always the best Diva~Zya