FieryOpal
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Joined: 12/8/2013 From: Maryland Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: humblegrateful You can pretty much find any permutation, from 24-7 folks to those who just throw some light, kinky escapades into their love life now and then. In my experience, the people who most frequent this board tend to be on the heavier end of the spectrum when it comes to BDSM. But there is no right or wrong - just whats best for you. Although I haven't been on this board very long, I have tentatively found this to be so also. But factoring in that those with more BDSM experience would be the ones who are more likely to come forward to express an opinion or be in a position to give advice on a given matter than those who are less heavy into it, would make sense. So CandiDanielz, you said you've been a Domme for less than 2 years and you "can't stand someone telling [you] what to do." Welcome to the club, because neither can I. One way or another, I find myself dominating all my relationships in terms of the authority dynamic. Nonetheless, there are women who are otherwise dominant-appearing or not submissive on the job or around other people who are sub/slave to their SO. If you are finding yourself wanting to be submissive in the bedroom, but still in charge of the scene, then you are wanting to bottom. This doesn't necessarily make you less dominant in your relationship overall. Now, if you find yourself wanting your boyfriend to take charge of the whole enchilada (other than when he wants to be dominated), then you are more of a submissive. Having switch tendencies is normal, and is often contingent upon the person you're with, how intimate and trusting your relationship is with that person. The exploration stage doesn't ever have to end, and labels are just that--labels, not to get hung up on, and it's a private matter between you and your chosen partner. Do whatever works for the both of you, whenever, wherever, and however it works. If being in girlfriend-boyfriend mode around others suits you and doesn't feel fake or forced, then allow yourselves that latitude.
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