Texy
Posts: 45
Joined: 8/25/2006 Status: offline
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To the Op, Sometimes on the boards, I get the impression that people forget what it is like to be new to the lifestyle, less than a year new I'm talking about. There are some things that I could only learn in real time, around real people. At a munch, after meeting people, I found some I was comfortable with and was invited to a private party. Before the party, everyone sat around and I could ask any question I wanted. I talked to many people that night about how they found the lifestyle, why it was important to them, how they found someone to serve or someone to dominate, what to do when you play and how to play. What's a collar, is it important (yes I asked that)! what's the process of being collared, how do you negotiate, who is the right person etc..... These are just general guides I go with as of now: I'm learning not to play with someone until I have seen a dominant play someone else, see how they treated the submissive, was there aftercare? did they beat their chest as big bad Dom/me Kong And walk away? And I generally talk to the submissive afterwards....not immediately afterwards but sometime that night. I'm learning about different kinks, and what my kinks are. And every time I play I get to try out something new! All part of learning, YAY! I'm learning that collars are not given lightly nor should be taken lightly, and that process usually takes at least 6 months in real time or more before that decision can be made. Can it take less time than that? Sure, but I can't be owned until I've actually meet someone in real time. Yes, I don't get the sending a few messages over a day or two and being collared on collarme. Along the same lines, I don't have a to be collared by anyone right now to be happy, but hey, I'm still newish! I'm learning that I have to take care of myself and be responsible for myself. How can I take care of someone else and their needs or take direction from someone else if I can't even manage to take care of me? I'm learning that people are people and not everyone clicks. I'm learning what I'm looking for in a Dominant. I learning I don't want to serve just anyone for the sake of serving, I can't. There has to be a connection and for me sense of humor and personality are paramount. Trust, openness, honesty, those qualities as well. Some Dominants online play intense, almost stoic dom/me and with me that just doesn't go far. Do I want 24/7? Sounds good, but I'm still too new right now to know. Finding out is part of the journey! I'm learning people in this lifestyle are willing to give advice, help new people out with answering questions, giving their opinions and telling me how they live this lifestyle on a daily basis, and without any type of collar or expectation attached. I'm learning I don't have to do anything that anyone tells me to do, or asks for me to do, online or in real time! And all things are, or can be negotiated before being collared. I'm learning a submissive is not just one big yes person! I'm also learning submission is like a blank canvas with every experience another stoke and that I'm really happy and enjoy serving someone I have a connection with. And the creation of a bond like that.. it's something I want today. I know you didn't ask for all of that, just thought I'd share some of what I am learning. After work I'm always talkative!! I'm learning a lot on this journey and finding my peeps! Here's to YOU finding your peeps! Welcome to the boards! Stick around, read threads, then compare it to your real life experiences...you'll see pretty quick smart who you are down with!!!! gayle
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