Focus50
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Joined: 12/28/2004 From: Newcastle, Australia Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: hardbodysub I have to respond to the concept of withdrawing attention as punishment, because nobody ever seems to question the notion. This idea seems to have many supporters, but personally, I think it's a mistake. Maybe it's OK if the withdrawal of attention refers merely to "play time", or if the relationship is limited to such activities. Otherwise, it amounts to emotional blackmail, and IMO has no place in a real life relationship, especially if you want it to be long-term. Sure, the person being punished doesn't like it, but that's not the only criterion that needs to be considered. In the long run it destroys trust, and that's counterproductive. There's a reason that this is pretty universally recognized as a bad way to discipline children. Of course we're adults here, but even adult relationships depend on trust and feeling secure in the knowledge that your partner will always care for you. Withdrawal of attention crushes that. I understand why a lot of people like it. It's an easy, lazy way out for the person who's withdrawing attention, and it seems effective because the object of punishment dislikes it. Come on dominants, suck it up and get a little creative for a change. Emotional blackmail? You've gotta be kidding...!!! I could apply the same "black or white" logic to describe a punishment flogging as abuse or assault. Me, I'm physically a big, strong man and there is no way I'm touching my girl when I'm angry, most especially if she's responsible for that anger. So what to do - set a future date to paddle her butt? While some do like such a concept, for me the headspace is all wrong. IE, if I'm no longer angry then I feel like an idiot conducting a punishment session. And that means I don't feel like the one in control of and making the choices in our relationship - been there; done that...! It ain't all about the submissive. Now this particular lazy Dom is open to being a little more creative, but I couldn't help but notice there isn't a single suggestion in your post regarding better alternatives. Any fool can be a critic - THAT's lazy... Focus.
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