pixelslave
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Having lived the lifestyle 24/7 for a number of years with a former Mistress, I can say that it can and does work provided the communication is maintained and the needs of both parties are being met. There definitely are vanilla times and "down times" that are needed for both. One can't be "on" as either a "sub on duty" or a "Mistress in control or in charge" all the time. There needs to be time to "just be two people" who care about each other deeply, share common interests, like to do things together, and spend time talking or just doing nothing at all. At least that's the way I found it to be. One thing that I'll say for me, even when not "playing" or doing something in a particularly D/s context, in the back of my mind, the submissive mindset never totally goes away. She was always "Mistress" in my mind and I was always HER submissive, regardless of what we were doing (until things approached the end that is). That element was always there at least to some degree; it seemed there was no escaping that feeling for me (and still isn't in my current D/s relationship). While I can't speak for others, I strongly suspect it is much the same for them. Even though I'm not living the 24/7 lifestyle at this time, my new Mistress is always someplace in my heart and mind. I always feel submissive to her and know that SHE owns a part of me that I cannot at all deny and feel very strongly about. In fact, the feeling is very addictive for me. I find myself wanting, perhaps even needing, and greatly desiring her to own even more of me!!! - pixel
< Message edited by pixelslave -- 5/14/2007 11:39:38 AM >
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Chivalry isn't dead! It's for those who have it in their hearts & are willing to be taught. It's a way of life, a code of honor; this one's armor still needs some polishing!
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