CERCKL -> RE: Why does he punish others and not me? (6/4/2006 4:16:08 PM)
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It's so easy for me to get caught up in what Master does and does not do for me. This is when i get whiney, bratty etc. "He doesn't control me ENOUGH, He doesn't punish me ENOUGH, He doesn't notice me ENOUGH." Then i have to ask myself "why are You submissive? Is it about what you get or what you give?" Just a thought. This is an interesting perspective and actually appreciated. I do not tend towards the 'protocol' end nor do I tend towards the 'punishment' end...for me personally, I expect obedience, not as a role but as part of my relationship. If I end up experiencing something as undesired in my relationship, then I try to communicate through it...I am dealing with a partner, not a child, not property...the exchange is chosen not forced. Nothing is mandatory. Everything needs to be given, chosen. For good or bad, it is responsibility on both sides and needs to be communicated. I realize sometimes that the structure of rules are desired and that can be established to deal with that need but I don't perceive it as necessary. I also realize that in some ways it would just be easier to lay down set rules so it is understood what is expected, when, how...but for me I find that limiting regarding any growth, awareness. As for punishment, well, displeasure should be enough to keep one from going past what is expected... This only works with trust, communication and is an ongoing process... Also, this is only my personal perspective, it has nothing to do with how anyone else approaches this subject nor is it meant to be a statement of my way is better than yours, just that this is myself. C
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