Proprietrix -> RE: Not using names during initial conversations (4/25/2006 6:21:25 PM)
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heartfelt - I'd like to interject a few things I haven't seen addressed here. First, it may be that this man is just of a different "training" in the lifestyle. (I don't know, as you didn't really mention it.) He may have come from a lifestyle background that taught particular forms of address. And perhaps he has been living this lifestyle according to those convictions. I'm not saying it's right. I'm not saying it's wrong. I'm just saying that we all come into this lifestyle having had different histories, different mentors, different customs. For all we know, this guy is discussing with *his* mentor/trainer, that he's not sure how to react because a slave girl is requesting that he address her by her formal name. The second point I haven't seen addressed is when you said this: quote:
i also don't think i would have the same reaction if He was using terms like pet or girl as those seem more affectionate to me. which pretty much substantiates what Taggart was saying about the interview being on the submissive's terms, and/or it could very well be that "slave" and "sub" are terms of affection for him. Perhaps he does not though, feel enough affection (yet, if ever) to go from "slave" to "pet". Another thing I didn't see addressed was when you said this: quote:
The problem that i am having is it is inhibiting my ability to make aany sort of connection with him. Instead of looking forward to talking with him, i feel resentful about this behavior. The only reason that i have continued talking with him so far is that i am in a very small niche market with what i'm looking for and he happens to have some of the qualities that i am seeking. However this behavior is making it hard, if not impossible to see if we are really compatible. (I'll try to express this how I'm seeing it, and hopefully it will come across making sense....) This statement read to me (and lord knows I could be wrong) like "my gut is telling me this just isn't right, but my heart wants it, so my mind is just going to ignore them both and concentrate on this little quirk this guy has so that if I 'need to bail' I have a reason to." I know some VERY nice people. Warm, cordial, caring, independent, funny, humanitarian...... and unfortnately nose-pickers. It's gross as hell. I've asked them to not do it around me. They continue booger plundering anyway. I do my best to look past it, offer them a tissue, and enjoy having them in my life. On the other hand, I met a guy once who seemed to be everything I had ever wanted. But something didn't seem quite right. I got to know him a little at a time, and as I realized we were completely nothing alike, gradually everything little thing about him annoyed me. I couldn't stand the way he scratched his ear. I hated seeing him eat. By the time I realized he was a total asswipe, I couldn't even tolerate hearing him whistle. I don't know the situation at all between you and this man. Nor do I know what's going on in your gut, your heart, and your mind when he calls you "slave" or "sub". I do encourage you though, to pay attention to what all three are saying to you. Because ultimately, you are the one who has to make the judgment call with this man.
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