Elorin
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Joined: 8/22/2004 From: San Antonio, TX Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: curiouslyseeking Next step; In your opinion, should the slave; A) Beg for mercy and forgiveness? B) Beg for punishment and cleansing? As someone said previously, I don't do retribution. Neither does Sir. It's not EVER about "getting even." The fact is that D/s relationships are based upon a power exchange that results in power inequality. There is no even. When a sub disobeys, they are corrected. Being honest about whatever happened is a vital step. Offering a sincere apology that shows an acceptance of responsibility and consequence, a true realization of what was done wrong, and remorse/regret/willingness to change the behavior in the future goes a long way. If the apology is for...for instance...using a curse word, when the issue is disrespect in public, and making me look bad, the apology shows me what area we need to talk about and where their understanding doesn't mesh with mine. Accepting what consequences I set is the next step. My relationship with Sir is the same way. However, I will say that sometimes I have had so much guilt, been so stuck on my failure, that I needed something tangible to let me let go. And then I have gone to Sir and requested a punishment, offering that reason as the basis for my request. I expect the same of any sub of mine. I am more than willing to set an ordeal that they might overcome it, and feel that they have earned forgiveness. The punishment serves as a tangible event to focus on, and through enduring it (or accomplishing it successfully) they are able to let go of their guilt, having paid the penance. As for forgiveness, I don't mind if someone begs me for it. But, as in anything I control in a power exchange relationship, the final decision is mine and I expect it to be accepted gracefully. ~E
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