Nanako
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Joined: 2/7/2011 From: Glasgow, Scotland Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: LadyPact We disagree. The highest priority would be the dynamic's needs. Those things that are necessary to the dynamic as a whole. Hello miss, I disagree, but perhaps I don't understand what you mean. If the sub is sick, they -need- rest, and medical attention. Any dominant with an ounce of humanity will put aside all thoughts of punishment, sex, work, and service, until they're sure the sub is safe and well. Would you force your subs to continue serving as normal, and not attend the funeral, if a close relative of theirs died? I'd consider dealing with grief to be a need as well. quote:
One must ask themselves, what is a "need"? I think the definition listed below, of a need being something required for "wellbeing" of an organism, is more suitable than Yours. quote:
A "need" is something entirely different than a "want". Needs are necessary. Without them, there is no continuing life. The very life, hope, and existence can not survive without them. Do you think a need is only what's necesary for survival? What kind of human would be considerd well, subsisting in a vegetative state being dripfed nourishment and water, in a reasonably heated room. That is all a human needs to survive, correct? But it would be a horrific existence, and I think things like human contact, regular exercise, mental stimulation, and emotional support, are needed to keep a person healthy quote:
Wants are things we wish to have, but can survive without. We do not cease to live because of "wants". Many people can live without acquiring 'wants'. They are not necessary to the basic human condition. Wants are those things that make life worth living. They are our happiness, fulfillment, and joy. I disagree personally. I define wants as things we wish to have, but can be hcontent without. A sub who has a minor fetish for PVC, I would consider that fetish a want. But regular attention from the dominant, usually a need. I consider an acid test for wants and needs in a relationship: If you knew a person could not provide X, but was perfect for you in every other way, would you have gotten into a relationship with them? If the answer is no, it is a Need. Otherwise, want.
< Message edited by Nanako -- 2/17/2011 7:46:10 AM >
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