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10 Qualities - 7/8/2007 8:22:53 PM   
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i was recently given a list of 10 qualities that every submissvie should have, adhere to and strive for. 

They made sense and i believe are qualities that a submissive should always strive towards.   But they got me to thinking about 10 qualities that a Domina should have.  i looked online and could only find 1 webpage that had qualities a Domina should have. 

i found that very interesting and thus i'd like to respectfully ask those here what they feel are 10 qualities that a Domme should have.

humbly,

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/8/2007 10:54:52 PM   
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While most of these are written specific to femsub maledom situations, I think they are pertinent enough to apply to "dominants" regardless of gender:

http://www.leathernroses.com/domination/sabergooddom.htm

http://xia-bdsm.blogspot.com/2006/10/i-used-to-be-trapped-in-belief-that.html

http://www.asubmissivesjourney.com/dominant_qualities.html
 
http://www.soj.org/rules.html



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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/9/2007 12:03:17 AM   
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MisPandora,

Thank You very much for these links they are very helpful.

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/9/2007 3:26:24 AM   
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Subtexxxt: I think for me female dominance can be reduced to three words. “Fewer have more” 

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/9/2007 4:21:46 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: subtexxxt

i was recently given a list of 10 qualities that every submissvie should have, adhere to and strive for. 


Not trying to be contrary however I'm more interested in the 10 qualities for subs/slaves than for Doms assuming they're sane and safe.

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/9/2007 4:42:30 AM   
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Here are My personal 10:
 
1. Elegance
2. Grace
3. Dignity
4. Femininity
5. Sensuality
6. A commanding demeanor without a domineering attitude
7. Humor
8. Commitment
9. Honesty
10. Communication

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/9/2007 5:59:53 AM   
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These 10 came to mind:

Intelligence
Common sense
Sincerity
Honesty
Class
Creativity
Self-esteem
Compassion
Sensuality
Stability

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/9/2007 9:34:54 PM   
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Here is my list:

1. Pretty feet.
2. Aw heck, I am flexible about the other nine.

;-)

Joking aside, the qualities given so far are indeed good ones. It seems the qualities given are a mix of being a lady (class, dignity) and having an attractive personality, and traits that relate to dominance.

Cheers,

Sea

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/9/2007 10:20:35 PM   
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Perceptiveness
Consistentness
Emotional intelligence
Intelligence
Sense of humor, twisted or otherwise
Self-understanding
Self-mastery
Creativity
A willingness to be diabolical
Dominance

I am curious to know how many of the characteristics that folks listed are also characteristics that they look for. 

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/10/2007 1:37:37 AM   
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Only ten?  If I would give a list of ten, I would surely think of an eleventh, but here goes.
 
1.  Trustworthiness
2.  Honesty
3.  Integrity
4.  Intelligence
5.  Craving for knowledge
6.  Loyalty (I know that sounds like a submissive trait, but think about it.)
7.  Compassion/Empathy
8.  Creativity
9.  Protective
10.   Sense of humor
 
I was wrong.  When I wrote the list, I didn't come up with eleven.  It was easily more like fifteen that immediately popped into My head.  Just another glowing example of the complexity and wonder of domination.

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/10/2007 2:14:44 AM   
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i drew up my list of ten but didnt want to spoil my image  <  Smiles impishly  >

Looking at the lists already, it shows just how many qualities we can desire. To me the only two that are essential are ;

1) Honesty   < Without honesty you have nothing so this is essential to me >
2) Compassion  < Some guys wont see this as needed but i do >

Anything else is a bonus and everyone will have some but not all of said qualities.


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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/10/2007 3:02:04 AM   
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These were some of my favorite qualities listed for Dominants:
Yet that is exactly how women have been put down, held back and restrained through out history, and I want to show this man what it feels like so he can understand, empathize and thereby grow in awareness." Female domination allows the male submissive an opportunity to practice symbolic repentance, atonement and ecstatic catharsis for the traditional suppression of women's natural powers.
 
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He knows what he wants to get out of a power-exchange relationship, and he makes sure, despite the difficulties, that he gets it. A dominants must actually be dominant--must actually have a strong enough will to get his needs met, to insist that he get what he wants out of the relationship.
 
Owning someone for life is a very serious endeavor. When you control another person and can do anything to her that you want to, you have a great responsibility toward her. Some people shallowly liken a dominant's responsibility to that of owning a pet, but it's much more of a duty than that. In terms of the seriousness with which the dominant must take his charge, it's more like having a child. You control this person absolutely, and, assuming that your love your slave, you must make sure that the things that you do--or don't do--are not harmful or damaging to your charge. You have to think first, and carefully, before you speak out in anger. You have to consider how each action you take or decision you make affects your submissive as well as yourself. You have to anticipate how your sub will react to certain things before you commit to them. You're steering the ship. You're the only one in charge.
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For subs:
Be vulnerable. Your scene is a two-way street. It is not just the physical realization of your prior fantasies. If you want to limit your experience to certain physical and psychological stimulation, then contract with your top ahead of time. But don't always expect your top to be a puppet in a fantasy play you've written in your head. It's far better to let your top surprise you, to extend your limits, to take you to places you're never been before. When you trust your top completely, let her or him know it, and let him or her guide you into new fantasies.
 
Be really submissive! This is the whole point. Let your dominant take you over completely. Don't coach or second guess or be critical of your top. Exchange information on your special needs before the scene starts, but once it starts be quiet! If you insist on running a scene to your own specifications, then you should try being a top. You have agreed to limitations of your own power. Stay within those limitations. Respect and obey your top and expect punishment if you don't. Accept it gracefully and cheerfully. Your top has many things to be concerned with, including your safety and what turns you on. Be loyal and dependable and enjoy your role.
 
Thanks to MisPandora for the above links.
 
My Picks for the 10 qualities of  a Domme:

Trustworthiness
2.  Honesty
3.  Pretty feet! (thanks undergroundsea)
4.  Intelligence
5.  Craving for knowledge
6.  Sensuality

7.  Compassion/Empathy
8.  Creativity
9.  Protective
10.Sense of humor

 
*Waves to Lady Pact
 
Thanks to the OP.


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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/10/2007 3:58:47 AM   
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No lists of ten but I did write this a while back...

"What makes a beautiful lifestyle Dominant?"  I was asked this today, by a friend, and I feel compelled to add my two cents to the mix.

For this topic:  I will use the term "bottom" as a cover all for all types of subs, slaves, bottoms etc.


Breaking the question down: 

Lifestyle
....for me this is one who feels the need to have a bottom in her life, either living in, as a primary partner or as frequent guests. She isn't dabbling, have occasional encounters and isn't "pro".  She isn't "doing" anybody and everybody that come along; she want substance and connection.

Dominant...for me is someone who may or may not engage in any specific types of play.  Flogging, spanking and whips do not a dominant make.  Dominant means being in control of one's self in order to properly control another.  That control can be exhibited in any number of ways...specifics in behavior (using specific words, having specific actions or tasks, so on and so forth), control over various things (masturbation habits, dress, how a drawers are arranged), this can be exhibited in words, looks, and/or actions. 

A dominant is cool, collected, thoughtful, willing to make a mistake, willing to apologize for said mistake and is willing to learn a thing or two from anyone who offers useful information (even from her bottom).

A dominant is able to laugh at herself and is forgiving when a bottom is learning.  A dominant is stern when a bottom is pushing buttons.  A dominant doesn't stop loving or caring for her bottom because of some random "thing".  The love remains even when life isn't perfect. 

For me, personally...once I love you, then I love you.  I've decided you are to be trusted and are a nice conglomeration of the things I feel connect me to you.  What breaks that bond?  When you harm my family.  Take note, I said harm.  We all hurt each other, accidentally. Harm is totally different.  I will go to the kiln saying "I may hurt you but will never intentionally harm you".  Intentional harm is something a dominant should never do. It is something NO ONE should ever do. It is wrong. 

What is intentional harm?  How about when you are angry with each other and instead of mastering the conversation the dominant resorts to disparaging words.  That's harmful unless prenegotiated as humiliation play.

A dominant wants growth and inspiration from her bottom.  She wants to see him thrive and be happy.  Her goal is not to ruin him financially, make him feel worthless or useless, or make him fear her in a negative way...all harmful things.

A dominant is a real human being and not some trumped up barbie in leather who's only goal in life is to step on everyone she comes by.

Beautiful...for me is individualized.  I know my friend was by NO means referring to outward appearance.  Beauty is a sparkle in an eye, it's a laugh that is infectious, it is jokes that only the two of us understand.  Beauty is grace under pressure, a willingness to look silly.  She has the ability to put at ease a nervous bottom.  She can take the ease away with a glance...and only does so when totally necessary.  She helps you become who you are meant to be because she loves you, not because she is completely self serving.  She exudes confidence and knows what she wants.  She is not afraid to take what she wants.  She lives to build the relationship and not break the person.

A Beautiful Lifestyle Dominant (nutshelled)

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/10/2007 12:23:57 PM   
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<Waves back to YesMistressIrish>
 
Glad you liked it, or at least most of it.  With so many good possibilities, everyone's list will vary at least a little.  I'm honored that you thought I was at least 80% on target.

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RE: 10 Qualities - 7/10/2007 8:39:49 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: earthycouple


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Copywrited 2007


this touches deep.  are there really Dommes out there like this?  this warrants full-time submission.     

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