laurell3
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ORIGINAL: CaffeineOverRide OK, I was just corrected on my wording, apologies. I do not want to be dominated, I just want him to act as top..... I'm seeking advice on how to bring this up and how to go about it. Thank you CalifChick I think the labels are confusing the issue. You want him to perform activities on you that you think are submissive while you remain in control as the Dominant? Or do you truly want him to top you ie: take control in that moment but not in the relationship overall? In the first instance, I know there are many responses that will indicate otherwise, but I don't believe that actions in and of themselves are submissive or dominant. The intent and the balance of power is what is determinative in my mind, not the paticular activities. I personally would not have a problem with that at all. Other than hard limits, I don't tell Dominants I am with what they can and cannot order me to do and I don't see this as any different. In the second case, it's a bit more difficult. It can imply an emotional requirement that may or may not be there. While I could do it, and would probably follow that order in actions, emotionally I would have a difficult time topping someone that I identified with as a Dominant only and keep in mind, I am a switch so topping/dominating isn't new to me. If you are both switches, which I am unclear of (you say he has it in him, I'm not sure what that means), switching roles within the relationship isn't that uncommon. How do you bring it up? Honestly and openly and be prepared to accept that if it's not what you negotiated for in the beginning, you may have to look realistically at the effect this will have on your relationship. Good luck!
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