Calandra
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Joined: 11/22/2004 Status: offline
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I was a pro Domme for five years. I have no problem charging for a service (let's face it, I did not have a "relationship" with each and every client - though I did give a considerable discount to some of my more enjoyable darlings), however I am very careful NOT to emphasize money in any way when getting to know a prospective partner. I do notice a few common things about many male subs: * Many of them are attention hogs who have no concept of the time, energy, or concentration that a quality scene (much less a relationship) requires. * Many of them are "wired" to think that if they can get something for free, it has less value. (I often plan to pay My portion of the check when we go out the first few times - If he offers, and he seems to genuinely want to pay, I do appreciate it, however.) * Many of them forget that beauty and fantasy are not free. When dressing for a party, a man can often wear the same clothes he wore five years ago because they are still in style and he looks good in them. In addition to My dress or pantsuit, I have the added expense of nails, perms, pantyhose, lingerie, jewelry, accessories, makeup, purses, and shoes. When a prospective sub meets me for drinks, it's not uncommon for me to dress for the evening two hours before the appointment, while he takes 20 minutes, shower included. As a lifestyle Mistress, I maintain my own toys, tools and supplies, including costuming for role play, castille soap for enemas, gloves to avoid cross contamination, lysol, saddle soap, sterile needles and catheters etc, etc, etc... While it is true that some subs provide their own supplies if they have a specific kink, how relaxed would they feel if they met me and I was slovenly, mismatched, and my toybag was not in good condition and stocked? I may not ask specifically for tribute, but I notice which play partners are sensitive to my finances and my effort, and which ones simply take me for granted. Guess which ones get (and hold) my attention? If someone moves from casual play partner, into the realm of personal slave, where we are investing more time, emotion, etc, I expect them to pay their share of the expenses. If we become full time live-in, then and only then will I allow them to pay any of MY expenses. However, if I am financially better off than the slave in question, I have been known to pay the lion's share then too...
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