TigressFL -> RE: Single Femdoms - what was lacking? (4/15/2007 8:38:38 AM)
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I think you are truly quite right! There are several schools of thought that seem to abound here. Some of the ladies here are very rigid here in their expectations and not at all willing to compromise in the least. They seem to be looking for total submission from a man. Frankly, it is indeed very rare to find a man who is capable of giving a woman (or another man) that kind of submission. Like anything, there are degrees to which men & women are submissive by nature. There are those, who seem to be less common, that are looking for more of a submissive, but partner oriented kind of relationship. Personally, I think they have a better chance at successs, provided they're still willing to compromise at least somewhat in what they seek. Then there seem to be those that are looking for service slaves of some kind, cuckholds, non-sexual submissive relationships, complex poly relationships, or multiple subs with varying purposes for each. Clearly, there's a large variety of what women are looking for out there which is difficult for some of us to discern. On the flip side of the coin, I'm sure it's probably as varied with the men. What I see more than anything, regardless of what people are looking for is a "shopping list" of qualities or characteristics they expect potential partners to have and no desire or ability to compromise when someone comes close to meeting their list. Its as if those who are looking forget that the others they are meeting are people too with their own unique talents. abilities and experiences they have to offer as an added bonus we don't always see. How rigid do we have to be on our lists of wants and desires? What's the cost to us in lost time and pleasure when we could be having fun with someone who we just might be very compatible with us? Perfection is a myth. Unless you're truly perfect yourself, don't expect your ideal partner to be either. If you really think you are perfect, I'd suggest you seek help from a mental health professional. Having good self esteem is one thing, but being out of touch with reality and out of touch with what your strengths and weaknesses are is an entirely different matter. My point is that I see long lists of why things didn't work out. Most look about the same. Obviously some issues on the lists are quite valid. Yet others are perhaps less so. Only those who wrote them will ever really know. My only suggestion is that for those who are searching, that you really think about what is most important to you, and what things on your lists that you're willing to compromise on (to me, life is a series of compromises). Once you do, you may just find there's someone out there who could be exactly what you are looking for. - pixel ORIGINAL: pixelslave Wow, I read this reply over and over again and each time I was more floored than the last. You make it sound as if the only chance we have is to settle for a male that will let us "Top" him from time to time but for the most part be a vanilla relationship. I do not know what circles you travel in outside of CM but I assure you there are many males that live a life of surrender to their owner (in and out of the bedroom). It is not as uncommon as you seem to think it is from my personal observation. I will concede that the pool of available ones is much smaller but there are still plenty out here! When it comes to laundry lists, standards and compromise, I think that there is such a thing as having unrealistic expectations, however, who is to say they are unrealistic outside of the person trying to meet them? You certainly cannot decide that for me nor can I decide that for you. I re-evaluate what I want from someone often. I also re-evaluate the things I view as deal breakers. As a result, many things have changed from time to time as I have changed. I have never met anyone that truly thought they were perfect or were looking for actual perfection. Those that I have met including myself are simply looking for someone that is "perfect for them". I think if you have something on your shopping list then it is there for a reason, it is great to really take a look at "why" it is there to see if perhaps your reasons have changed but to not have any standards at all or to compromise too much will simply lead you into a very unfulfilling relationship. Keep in mind that you have to live with each item you rule out and each item you compromise on. There is a balance to be found here and that takes work and deep thought for each individual. Keep the faith ladies! Do not allow messages of gloom and despair hinder you from what you seek. Tigress~FL
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