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A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 5:23:07 AM

Quivver

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Does being rational and submissive work?
I’m sure I’m missing some magic not only internally, but also the experience.
Over these few years I’ve met a few others. Some have been absolutely Wonderful Humans others,
well… I’m sure I’ve also met the King’s of the Wankers too.
It’s been the rational Me that’s kept heart ache to a minimum when dealing with the Wankers and the rational Me who gave up Good relationships due to things that just couldn’t fit.
I read a thread lately where a few Dominants mentioned how they prefer sub’s with a bit of head case going on and I’ve observed where those sub’s do seem to have the key to the magic that eludes me. All I can attribute it to is my rationality. I’m not trying to put myself above anyone, Hell I know I’m not! But time and time again I find myself walking away from things that just are not solid in my mind.

Is rationality a barrier to submission?

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 6:00:27 AM

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quote:

Is rationality a barrier to submission?

Not to an intelligent guy. The difficulty is in finding the intelligent, quality guy.

I don't know why anyone would want a head case sub, but I've noticed that some are in long-term relationships. I shake my head and wonder how it is that they don't drive their owner crazy. I've come to the realization that their owner is probably as crazy as they are. That is the only thing that makes sense.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 6:34:41 AM

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Awe, Thanks me Sister in Mudd..... I know this question is somewhat vague and difficult to understand, but of all people I knew you'd get it.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 6:37:38 AM

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I think most on here would agree that honesty, reality and communication are critical to a healthy relationship in this life or any other and for me being rational is one of the core ingredients to being in a healthy relationship. So to me the question is an obvious, yes a sub can and should be rational.

Dominants looking for someone irrational are often irrational themselves. They are attempting to find their Ying to their Yang. I think this often plays out when both parties has self esteem issues. A dominant looking for a submissive that will put their whole identity into being “their slave” and unconditional hero worship at all times that feeds the dominants esteem and that submissive wanting the magic pill of happiness by trying to make themselves totally new by living totally through the other’s brain and not their own. Maybe some of these relationships work but the odds are most just burn bright and then come crashing down.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 7:11:10 AM

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quote:

Is rationality a barrier to submission?

Quivver,
Being "rational" is a requirement as much as intelligence, and honesty. Looking for a "head case" or a partner who provides a daily dose of drama may be attractive to those who want a built in escape clause to any relationship formed. Who knows it may be the exit strategy of the submissive too. I never gave much time to any submissive who talked a good game, but whose behavior and actions were anything but submissive.

I never trust a person's words, so I don't view disassociated behavior as irrational. A person can say anything, representing themselves in all manner of ways. It doesn't take a person very long to learn the jargon and the internet is fertile ground for an active imagination. Real life interactions require more. A person is usually not able to "act" contrary to their nature for an extended period of time. From that perspective I don't think people behave irrationally, they are, simply put - liars.

Psycho-babble will tell you that we should define ourselves. Well, more important would be knowing yourself, let others worry about defining and labeling. If you are happy with who/what you are more likely others will be happy to be around you.

When searching for a partner many people get wrapped into labels first and want to wear them as either badges of honor or neon marketing signs. Now I view this as irrational because no matter how much self identification work a person does, and no matter how honest they are in the effort, what they are is defined by interaction with a partner. The relationship becomes the defining tool. "Irrational" then becomes worrying if someone outside the relationship doesn't agree with your label or your relationship dynamic.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 7:20:06 AM

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I'm rational. That means that doms who say jump through this hoop aren't for me. He needs to have a reason for what he's asking and it better make sense to me, otherwise I'm simply not interested. It just means you have to pick an intelligent dom who demonstrates that intelligence in how he handles his own life. Somebody who wants a sub because he can't clean his own place wouldn't get the time of day from me.

Obviously the need for him to prove that his requests are grounded in reality tends to disappear as the relationship deepens and trust grows.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 7:40:51 AM

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quote:

I read a thread lately where a few Dominants mentioned how they prefer sub’s with a bit of head case going on and I’ve observed where those sub’s do seem to have the key to the magic that eludes me.

Be glad it eludes you. What you are calling magic others would call codependent dysfunctions. Being rational just means you just filter out the wackos, and unfortunately they seem to be in the majority. So it isn't magic that is elusive at all -- it is just hard to find that special sane fella that is right for you.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 7:44:20 AM

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I'm rational, damn it! I am! I am!

All joking aside, while I might, on occasion, have irrational thoughts, I do my best not to let them control my actions. I'd expect anyone, at some point, to be just a little irrational about something (yep, even the D-types), but not to the point where it becomes a significant part of their personality. Self-control is attractive to me.

I'm the type that likes to think (yeah, I spend a lot of time in my head), in the hopes that I can find a rational way of working through any issues I might have. I'd also like to think I'm, more often than not, successful in it. So I'd have to answer, "No, rationality isn't a barrier to my submission."

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 7:44:22 AM

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If rational means reality-based thought processes, then i can't see how that could possibly be contrary to submission. But there is a place and time when it is desireable to leave the logical reality behind and allow oneself to feel rather than think. i have been accused of not allowing myself to release my thoughts and give into sensation, to fly, to float to BE.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 7:49:56 AM

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In many cases I think irrationality could be a barrier to submission.

I typically associate irrationality in a human to be referring to irrational emotions and fears. I know for myself, the few irrational fears and emotions that I have control me rather than me controlling them. If they are in control of me, then I have a very hard time controlling myself and being obedient to his will. Thankfully they are very few and for the most part I am able to recognize that it is happening. We know the triggers that set them off and work on them.

Being someone who is more rational than not, has only enhanced my ability to submit to him.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 7:57:32 AM

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Again, you're listening to what all these people say- but how many of them are in long term stable healthy relationships?

I'm extremely rational, people have even said to my own detriment (which may be true at times), but as with everything, I can use it as a strength.

Humans are not completely rational beings. We form ridiculous and idiotic associations within ourselves that we fight the rest of our lives to work with and enjoy life through. Whether it's thinking we're ugly when we're not, whether it's thinking we're too selfish when we're not, whether it's thinking we've failed when we haven't- I don't know a single person who doesn't have a tinge of irrationality to their lives.

As always, the issue is how do you make it work for yourself. While a lot of slaves commit the sin of overthinking- their thinking isn't necessarily rational or reasonable.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 8:48:25 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: LuckyAlbatross

Again, you're listening to what all these people say- but how many of them are in long term stable healthy relationships?

ooooops....

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 11:51:43 AM

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Main Entry: ra·tio·nal

Function: adjective
1 a : having reason or understanding b : relating to, based on, or agreeable to reason : REASONABLE <a rational explanation> <rational behavior>

I can think of numerous areas within relationship where the ability to be rational would be beneficial to both people involved.

1. When choosing a partner
2. In the day to day functioning of the relationship
3. During times of dispute (to seek resolution).

< Message edited by slavejali -- 2/4/2007 11:52:25 AM >

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 11:59:19 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: LuckyAlbatross

Again, you're listening to what all these people say- but how many of them are in long term stable healthy relationships?

At least one.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 12:52:29 PM

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I don't think being rational is a barrier to much...isn't it another way of saying logical and sensible?

People aren't TOTALLY sensible and logical in every area of their personality or lives.

What is a *head case*, in your definition?

I'm logical and sensible, I'm sometimes irrational and I'm eccentric.......( though I think that's M's way of saying I'm a fruit-loop).......all in varing degrees in various areas.

People often enter relationships without sense and logic, me included, and it's sense and logic that leads them out of them again. And vice-versa....lol

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 12:57:26 PM

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Thank you all for your thoughts. I've gotten some good food for thought from them. Now to see if I cant put some into practice.

Thanks!

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 2:24:15 PM

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I was far less rational when entering my relationship than I am now. I was filled with irrational fears and insecurities. I guess that would make me a "head case." Fortunately, this headcase endeared herself to her Master, because he saw past all the BS and found what I was capable of. After that it was up to me to work toward those capabilities or not. With his training, I learned to think - rationally, analytically, and thoroughly (in most cases). This has made me a better slave to him than I was over 2 years ago. What he saw in me was drive, will and potential. All I had to do was follow him and obey, and I would become the "mostly" rational (I'll likely never be fully rational, nor do I think I want to be) slave I am today. He is quite pleased with both our work. So am I!

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 5:45:45 PM

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One of the first questions I ask someone is what the patterns are in their vanilla relationships. I don't find much difference in what those patterns are and what they are/would be in the scene.

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 6:05:01 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Quivver

Is rationality a barrier to submission?

A barrier??? hell... I would think it would be a positive contributor towards submission.

I can't see Irrationality being much of a positive force in submission

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RE: A Rational Submissive? - 2/4/2007 6:36:23 PM

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I was thinking ...

Another reason its important to be rational when your choosing a dominant partner is...in some spaces you get into as a submissive you can become irrational..so you would want to make sure your potential dom could cope with that when that happens...so you would need to be rational to be able to work that out in the beginning. (My head is spinning did that make sense? )

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