harmony3709
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Well, it just goes to show that 100 people can read any given post and come up with 100 different interpretations; probably all different than what the originating author intended. I must admit to being quite surprised at a lot of the comments here, NOT for the fact that they expressed their opinion or that their opinions differ, but only because I just didn't read the OP with the same interpretation as many of those that have previously replied. With regard to the OP and MY interpretation of it -- I took erin's sort of personal history and experience only as an example of the way a D/s relationship can be when it is more than just about the kink. I, personally, did not read it that she was indicating that this is the way a D/s relationship is supposed to be and all should be a carbon copy of it. While I certainly can't say whether things used to be any different than they are now or any other kind of statistic, I can say that definitely the majority of those who have contacted me or whom I have met through both lifestyle events/functions or internet sites such as CM, were looking for play partners, or what is basically a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship with kinky sex. If that is what works for some relationships, then it works for them and that's cool. However, I have had a few relationships that were based on that premise and they were short lived because I realized that for me -- it is NOT just about the kink. I can't tell you exactly what else that is or will be, because personally I think that will just depend on the person I meet and the relationship that evolves. When I belong to a Dom -- I do consider my behavior to be a reflection of him -- as well as an indication of my own personal responsibility. That means the behavior that is appropriate to whatever the situation is, whether it be a lifestyle event or a company picnic or a formal cocktail party. This, in my mind, is not unique to a D/s relationship though, and quite frankly if I were with a vanilla date at a formal cocktail party and he suddenly started wiping his mouth on the tablecloth and belching loudly and goosing the hostess as we were introduced.......I would certainly be embarrassed and consider his behavior a reflection on me. My children are a reflection on me, in my business, my employees are a reflection of my company and ultimately of me. I can only state that I too have felt the frustration that was apparent in erin's post, especially regarding responsibility and about guiding a submissive to be not only a better submissive, but a better human being in general. My frustration may be for somewhat different reasons, but in general, I agree with it. harmony
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