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fungirl24 -> Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 5:00:11 AM)

hello there!

I am wondering, I can surely imagine people are not willing to meet someone from overseas. However, is it just me or are there only a few who are willing to book a cheap ticket on a domestic flight to meet someone? I would definetely do so, only wondering whether Dommes are open to that. Also, would you say a sub or slave should travel at first?

sandra michelle




DesFIP -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 5:07:06 AM)

In this economy? If you have the money to travel then you do so. If they have it, and you don't, they should. Or both of you travel to a midway point.

However if you don't have the money to travel frequently, and if you have no ability to relocate in the future, then why bother looking for people across the country instead of more locally situated? Spending all that time and money to have coffee with someone and decide you don't even want to meet them for lunch makes no sense.




GreedyTop -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 5:17:05 AM)

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I am wondering, I can surely imagine people are not willing to meet someone from overseas.


Actually, that statement may be true of many, but it's not true across the board.

Otherwise, what Celeste said....




CherokeeRose2 -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 6:43:25 AM)

It depends on who contacted whom first.

I'm not willing to travel to meet someone, and I'm not willing to relocate. Therefore, I only contact subs that live local enough to me where that is not an issue.

If someone outside of my area contacts me, then they should be willing and able to do the traveling (including paying for their own flights and hotels) and eventually relocate to this area. It's rather cheeky to contact me and then expect me to pay up because they've decided that traveling/relocation is an option for themselves.

I don't think a lot of people really grasp how difficult a long distance relationship can be, and what the implications of saying, sure I'm willing to travel/relocate. I always start off by asking how relocating will affect their career, their ties with their family, etc. Often I find the answers unrealistic and irrational.




LaTigresse -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 7:11:14 AM)

It totally depends upon the person and how interested I am........and my situation at that time.

Most of the time, I am just not able to do much traveling. I get two weeks of vacation a year and right now, I cannot afford to take unpaid time off.

Given the consistency rate of the quality of 'interested' females that have contacted me expressing interest on this site, there are very few I would take a vacation day to meet if they traveled here. I know that sounds grumpy and negative, I am not, it simply reflects the quality of the bulk of those that contact me. Perhaps if I was driven to be more proactive, that would change.

There ARE friends I have made on this site that I would travel to meet given the moola and available time off. Specifically one very delightful woman near New Orleans. I adore her and cannot imagine not meeting her some day.

It really just depends upon the quality of communication I've had with someone prior, what my gut tells me the potential is, and how all of that fits in my goals.

Most of them, I will make come to me and prove themselves, before I expend too much time and effort.




porcelaine -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 9:05:39 AM)

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ORIGINAL: fungirl24

hello there!

I am wondering, I can surely imagine people are not willing to meet someone from overseas. However, is it just me or are there only a few who are willing to book a cheap ticket on a domestic flight to meet someone? I would definetely do so, only wondering whether Dommes are open to that. Also, would you say a sub or slave should travel at first?

sandra michelle


sandra,

There's an old saying, "a bird and a fish can fall in love, but where will they build their nest?" Accepting communication from persons outside of your locale requires an honest assessment of ones ability to travel, the financial and time ramifications if applicable, and whether you expect the individual to relocate if a serious connection ensues, or have an ability to do so yourself. These aren't things I believe one should figure out down the road, but logistically address early on instead. The idea of something may be very appealing, but its reality could be ridiculous at best if impediments exist that prohibit these things from manifesting.

I'm of the belief that connections must be solidified face to face. I respect that emotions and the mind can be thoroughly engaged, but the physical cannot be discounted. I'm willing to invest time and resources in doing such, but it isn't something I do haphazardly. Assumptions should never be made regarding expenses, accommodations, or the frequency of meetings. Financial hardship, scheduling concerns, and outside commitments should be taken into account and discussed in some measure before proceeding. Doing such allows both parties to make informed decisions about the feasibility of furtherance.

~porcelaine




Lockit -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 10:01:25 AM)

Great post Porcelaine, as always in my opinion!

I have often said that I don't fall into relationships by accident. I don't go to places where attachments can be made, feelings can grow and then... oh no(!) this could never work and hearts have new wounds to mend. I have taken a long time in figuring out what I want at this point in life and it came by way of many good and also bad experiences, changes in life, and solid reasoning, etc. All of that doesn't change because someone tweaks my heart or hormones.

I am sure that I have scared some people away because I do insist on knowing all the facts, knowing what could happen and could not happen BEFORE anyone is too involved. They may have thought I was looking to get too involved too quickly and might have a lonely and boring life or needs I wanted to fill by leaving good sense and well being behind and making a hook up just to have a hook up. What I was doing was being smart and not playing at life... and getting on with my plan to find the right person or keep on keepin on just as I have been happily doing.

If someone cannot realistically look at the future and what could happen if things did turn out well and wish to go the wait and see... you never know what could happen... let's just get on with the fun stuff and see what can happens... I don't believe they are realistic enough for me and in most cases are not sincerely looking for the same things I am looking for. I don't play to see if something can happen... I wait till something does happen and then the play time is far better!

Would I travel... yes. Would I pay... yes and no, depends. I have gone to others... they have mostly come to me and I moved many states over after a long distance relationship... that could not work because it wasn't an honest one and I found out after the move. (We had met in person and we had time!) So it all depends.




AlexandraLynch -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 12:10:51 PM)

I made the decision, with some thought, not to pursue relationships with people who live outside a certain geographical area. I don't want a long-distance relationship. That's the long and short of it.

When I meet someone likely on here, I want to move to a face to face meeting in public pretty quickly. If there is the appropriate vibe there, we'll know, and we can decide if we want to pursue it. If not, best that we know it before a lot of expectations have been built up. I'm not looking for a play date once every six months. I want someone local who can come over twice a week and give me a lovely evening of pampering and pleasure. I want someone who I can take to the local play parties and do evil, wonderful things to on a regular basis. So by recognizing that I have a very specific set of wants, I realize that I probably screen out a lot of potential partners, but I figure that the right person will show up in time.




IBused -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 3:06:50 PM)

chrissakes girl...most wouldn't pay for your damn drink on a plane, much less your ticket?   Glad I havc my own jet at the ready....LOL




youngsubgeoff -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 4:12:20 PM)

I dont really look for people outside of a couple hundred miles tops. I can road trip, but I cant afford to fly that much. Plus, who can really afford unpaid time off? I know I cant.




AlexandraLynch -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 7:16:54 PM)

I have medical conditions that would make flying in a cheap seat a real problem that would not make me inclined to want to play at the other end.

Plus, so far, a lot of subs talk big but they don't actually seem to want to follow through.




LadyAngelika -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/16/2009 7:26:08 PM)

I can afford many plane tickets.

I cannot however emotionally afford the pain, drama and agony that comes with a long distance relationship.

I don't mean to offend anyone with my opinion, but after having had two (yeah, I didn't learn my lesson the 1st time) long distance relationship, I realise that they are unbalanced and unrealistic because they exist in a world of possibilities rather than a world of realities.

- LA




fungirl24 -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/17/2009 4:53:06 AM)

Thanks all for the kind replies :)




gentlemanprince -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/17/2009 5:57:41 AM)

Let me post a dissenting view.  I don't disagree that local relationships are much easier.  Yet it's so hard to find the right person that I'm not going to let a thousand miles stand in the way.  Yes, a long distance relationship takes a lot of work and commitment, yet it is possible to make one work.  I don't go looking for them, but sometimes the connection is there.  




LadyPact -> RE: Meeting one within the US or Canada (11/17/2009 8:01:54 AM)

Just My two cents.....

Between a military husband and a military sub, I already have enough issues with travel arrangements.  I even have that written into My profile saying that is enough distance for anyone.  While I tend to be more understanding of those situations, I really don't want another one in My life.  Real people have real lives, schedules, and budgets.  I'm not willing to pay to have people fly to Me. 




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