MysticFireTopaz
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Joined: 4/23/2005 From: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: eventhescars Well, I came here really to see if any other subs could give me advice on how to deal with these particularly flaky subs, as I'm very new to the scene. I didn't, in any way, mean to insinuate that all subs are like that. And it's true that I didn't take the time to get to know 2 of them... what had happened was I got to know the first one pretty well, and felt pretty let down that he blew me off... so my frustration built, and so did the need to unleash it with someone. So I was hasty with the other two, and with making my post. Thanks for all the advice though.........and in retrospect, I've definitely learned my lesson not to rush into these things. I think you are wise to slow it down a bit before setting up a real time meeting. I like to see a consistent pattern of someone honoring his word and living up to his commitments for at least a few weeks. For example, if I set up a time to chat online with him, and he is there as he said he'll be, that sends a positive message. If he flakes out even for that (unless he has a good reason--things do come up), that sends quite another message. If I set up a time to talk on the phone with him and he is there as agreed and answers his phone, that helps build My trust. If he decides something else is more important, blows it off (again, without a good reason), and I get a voicemail, that is very telling. I think getting to know a person for a period of a few weeks helps weed out the flakes. If the submissive cannot gain My trust and confidence through dependable behavior online and over the phone, I won't meet him in real time. That being said, I am in favor of meeting a prospective submissive reasonably soon (to Me that means after a few weeks or a month, rather than say, six months). I have heard time and again of people investing a substantial amount of time in a relationship online and over the phone, only to meet in person and find that there is no "chemistry," or that the person is entirely different in person. You might also find the "Poof boys" thread under Ask a Mistress helpful. It has some insights as to why male subs pull the disappearing act. And like I said in my post on that thread and others have said here, the behavior is not unique to male submissives. Female submissives, Female Dominants, male subs, male Dominants, and switches have all been known to do the same thing. Lady Topaz
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