lovethyself
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FR, Pg4g, a lot of your questions really ring a bell with me. I'll be topping my first full scene ever on Friday, and most of those questions have gone through my mind at some point this week (I asked her on Monday). My goal, and the thing that helps me combat some of my nerves, is for her to enjoy herself. That's it. We've practiced together before (it's a rope scene), and we've touched the energy that we can raise together at a workshop and open practices, so I know a bit of how to read her reactions. To touch on some of your questions, I mitigate risk by learning about what I'm doing, and making sure I have whatever I need for if things go wrong. Part of my job is to spot potential hazards, so I'm usually prepared for most eventualities. I also make sure that my partner is aware of the risks as well (even as a bottom, I do this). If they are going to hold a mistake against me, whether that mistake led to them simply not enjoying themselves, or led to them finding a new hard limit or trigger they weren't aware of, I obviously misjudged them. I try to associate with people that are realistic in their expectations of both others and themselves. I would hope that instead of judging me on having hit an accidental trigger, they judge me on how I handle the situation once it has gone pear shaped. I (hopefully) keep their trust by continually not breaking it. The bigger trusts come with time, and consistency. All of my play is oriented towards enjoyment during the scene (even when it's pain), so I can't really speak to your questions surrounding potential assult charges or hidden hard limits. It's hard to get lost in the emotion, if my emotion is to make sure she's enjoying herself. My driving force keeps me focused on her reactions and her enjoyment. I know you and your partner play in areas that I don't, so some of my experience (or lack) will have little bearing on your situation. I would caution you when you start looking for what he really needs that he doesn't know he needs. I've had experiences that, when I reflect on them, I can admit that painful as it was, it was something that I needed. However, at the time I was going through those necessary things, I was not aware of needing it, and lashed out at those trying to help me. I also probably took longer to process it because I wasn't ready for it. If you think your guy needs something, talk to him about it. Let the idea percolate in his mind for a while and see if it takes root. Don't try to force it on him unless that is his choice. Good on you for asking yourself these things. I tend to question everything, sometimes just for the sake of understanding it better. I'm not sure I'd want to bottom to someone that didn't question things to some extent. That to me shows that they haven't thought things all the way through. ETA: spelling
< Message edited by lovethyself -- 3/12/2014 1:21:28 PM >
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