TheLioness
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Joined: 2/18/2005 Status: offline
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sigh... you know, one of the points I go over when giving a class to new folks is that communication is THE deciding factor when it comes to successful kinky relationships. Nothing else really matters if you're not talking to each other openly and honestly. If you're looking for help with "proper protocol", that's great, except if SHE isn't "up" on the "proper protocol" of D/s relationships, it ain't gonna mean much to her unless you get lucky and the protocol you use is a turn-on for her. Talk to the woman, ASK her if there's a particular button you can push for her that will get you more floggings. Explore what it might be together. Try, try, try not to make your sexual relationship into a guessing game, it's frustrating for both sides. One of the biggest problems I see in my practice, between couples new to SM and/or D/s play, is that they're still communicating like the rest of the screwed up world.. they're so afraid of being seen as "too kinky" or "sick" that they don't open up. Fear of rejection is huge, and it's a reasonable fear, telling the truth is scary as hell, but it's better than the alternative ... living out a life together in half measures and frustration because neither of you has enough trust in the other to just say what you feel without fear of rejection. I mean, if you feel like you're so well matched that you live together, surely there isn't anything you can't talk about. Right? And if you DON'T trust her enough to just be honest, then now is the time to start building that trust together. Start talking, about everything, share something scary and ask her to share something scary with you, hold each other, let each other know you're not squicked or upset or turned off ... (even if you are, it's much better to simply say THAT is not your cup of tea, but it's okay with you if it's theirs). Just start talking, you'll be amazed at the leaps you make together if you really do love and trust each other. Of course, if you're just shacking up together for amazing sex and reduced rent, you really have nothing to lose either. (juuuust teasing). Domina
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