ElanSubdued -> RE: the Mistress by nature , what Mistress is this ? (2/1/2010 11:55:00 AM)
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Akasha, LadyAngelika, and PeonForHer, quote:
Akasha: I might be interpreting this in my own way, but I can totally see this. Totally. Now, sub men (and bottoms to some degree) probably have trouble getting their head around this, as it paints the woman as somewhat *vulnerable*. Is that so bad? (snip) There have been a few times, I can count them on one hand, where I have had a man in a position of helplessness and desperation so raw that I hit my own kind of "emotional limit" and in a tragic sort of surreal way he's got to figure out how to pull himself together so he can pull me together, because I go from being ultra-cruel to really, really needing to be reassured, nurtured, taken care of. I guess some people call this a sort of "top drop" but I think it's something else entirely. As I said, I don't get to that place too often, but it takes a very special man to be able to portray earth shaking vulnerability and authentic desperation but be ready, and strong enough, to switch gears and become a rock again when I need it. Some subs consider this scenario and it makes them go "eww, yuck." As I said - rare. And cherished. PeonForHer: No, quite the opposite. More like: too good for me to believe. I've very seldom seen such things expressed on this forum. Thank you. LadyAngelika: Really Peon? Ever read my posts? Ever read my profile? ;-) I am 100% in agreement with Akasha and LadyNTrainer. Akasha: What you've written is the foundation of my BDSM relationship thinking at present. The bond, fundamentally, isn't about a Domme and boy, but rather about something, mutually felt, that is much deeper and stronger than mere roles and titles can illuminate. At the epicenter of this is a humanity that in one way comes out through each partner's desire and ability to share the most vulnerable aspects of their personage with the other and their strengths with each other. There are many other ways this comes out too. I believe trust, at it's most open and intimate level, intrinsically requires making oneself vulnerable and this is why I consider this type of communication essential for all kinksters. I certainly don't see a Domme who, in front of her s-type partner(s), is able to cry, needs to cry, and communicates in a way that demonstrates her vulnerabilities and desire to be kind as weak. This is a person who has enough strength and trust in herself and in her partner(s) to communicate on an essential, human level. Similarly, a submissive who, upon seeing their dominant partner in need, is able to grab the situation and provide the strength and comfort their partner requires, is communicating on that same, essential, human level. Peon: In the more general sense, I agree, somewhat, that it's not common to see vulnerability expressed as a quality of dominants, male or female. And, for whatever reason, perhaps this is even more the case for female dominants. This seems to be especially true in online forums and for those who haven't had the opportunity to explore and debunk "beneath the leather". (Of course, all dominants *do* wear leather, right? :-) It has been my experience that once you gain a maturity and confidence to communicate on a level that transcends BDSM but that respects each person's participation within BDSM, you get a completely different level of communication. For myself, this is something I look for when communicating with kinky people because without this coming from both sides, it's impossible to have any kind of meaningful interaction. LadyAngelika: We're friends and you know I've read your profile and posts. Regarding the way you share your kindness and vulnerability with partners (male and female) and prospective partners, it has always been my opinion that this is one of your most attractive and endearing qualities. This opinion hasn't changed and the advice I gave (in private) remains steadfast. You are who you are and those unable to handle this likely aren't compatible with this core aspect of your personality. I see no reason for you to change anything and every reason for you to stay your course. Elan.
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