SusanofO
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Well, coca, I think that in a D/s and M/s relationship, if you are loving to your family, it will show through, no matter what - as long as your love speaks through your actions, and is not just kept all in your head (which it seems like you would do, of course). Plenty of people around here have been raised in bdsm and consider themselves better off, or that it did not affect them in a bad way. However, I do think it is good you are asking yourself these questions about how to raise a family while still being in a D/s and M/s relationship, because your family also must cope with the larger world - not just you and your Mistress. There will be people who they meet who do not live with this in their lives, and it could confuse them, maybe. But not if you handle it well, which I am sure you can manage to do. My personal feeling is that blatant, heavy bdsm activity (spanking, whipping, anmything sexual) should not be viewed by all members of the family (if you know what I mean). There are ways to make sure they don't see it, and still be able to do it. *There are maybe relatives they can visit, or a caretaking facility where they could be taken for an evening, etc. so you and Mistress can be alone. Or maybe you just get a lock for your bedroom door, and live in a place with extra sound proof walls. As far as little things, like who does the housework, or makes decisions, I think that isn't going to affect them as much, because what will be most obvious to them is whether or not you and your Mistress are loving to eachother. Because every family has their own way of doing things - as long as there is lots o flove, that I think makes the most difference. I think it is outstanding that you want to know, coca - and you sound like you will make a wonderful parent. ** I know nothing about chastity devices, but am hoping some Dommes answer this thread. - Susan
< Message edited by SusanofO -- 7/21/2006 12:43:23 PM >
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