krikket
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Joined: 11/17/2004 From: Washington, DC Metro Area Status: offline
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i've been involved in one on-line/cyber/phone only relationship, although it wasn't supposed to stay that way, or last the years that it did. i wasn't looking for it, and, in fact, fought against it. At the time i was going through a nasty divorce, with tax deductions still living at home, but it was all that was available to me at the time. It was, in many ways, an extremely happy time for me, having been in an unhappy time for what seemed like forever. We were practically joined at the hip, my thoughts and body were his (and yeah, i know how strange that sounds, but true nonetheless). He answered every question i had, if he could, and asked me more about myself and of myself than i would have ever thought about. i was fortunate that he was a good man, who didn't take advantage of me, didn't have that "I AM DOMitis" that so many on-line do. It was a great learning experience, about bdsm, M/s and just life in general. He rarely "told" me what to do or gave me easy answers, but he was a Master at showing me how to find my own answers, and to grow from them. (i kept a bucket of sand close by the computer in case it caught fire from over use..lol) i found a strength and inner power i didn't know i had, and wouldn't have even known to look had it not been for his guidance. i was coming out of a situation that while not necessarily abusive, it was demoralizing, and dehumanizing. my self-image was lower than low, and he made me feel wonderful about myself, thought i was beautiful -- at least on the inside -- and most important -- he listened to me, he loved me and i him. Would i ever go into that kind of relationship again? Absolutely not. i've since tasted and felt a relationship where the computers and emails aren't necessary because i've been face to face, heat drawn to heat, and i agree that it's so much "more". The first involved only my heart, after all. However, i wouldn't trade that time, that learning and loving, the knowing of him for anything. It also doesn't mean i'd recommend it to any one else. There are incredible frustrations involved, and God forbid, dangers as well if the relationship isn't with someone honorable. It also takes a great deal of faith and trust on the part of both partners. Perhaps i was too trusting, but i rarely if ever doubted when he told me something he'd done and i knew that when he told me to do something i did it, trusting that he knew what was right for me and for us. i know that most not only don't understand this type of relationship, but seem to get a great deal of satisfaction, appear to feel sense of superiority and fun putting it (and the people involved) down. Since i don't like to be flammed, i don't write too much about that time in my life. The fact is, i know what it was like and that's really all that's important since i don't think that i have anything to prove, any more than others around here. i can no more convince anyone else that it wasn't all game playing and posturing and harmful to the psyche than anyone can convince me that some of their kinks or their type of relationship would be absolutely perfect for me -- and i usually don't bother to try. (i may be a machosist, but even i draw the line at beating my head against a brick wall..lol). The difference, however, is that i try not to be consending and i don't put people down for their ideas, or lifestyle, or relationship. The old saying about not judging a man (or woman) unless you've walked a mile in their shoes has a good point. i probably should probably erase this whole thing, but what the heck..i can't sleep and need something to do..lol. Sweet dreams y'all :) regards, jimini
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"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom." by A. Nin When your heart speaks take good notes.
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