kyraofMists
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I know that you asked this of Taggard specifically, but I thought I would also add my perspective since I am in a relationship with someone who sometimes likes to have me do things just because it squicks me, is hard for me, I don’t like it, it challenges me, etc. I am deliberately not using the word suffer because our definitions are incompatible. quote:
ORIGINAL: BeingChewsie I guess what I'm not clear on is you don't just use a slave for the things you need done or are into you keep upping the ante until you find something they balk at? No, I am not just used for things that he needs or things that he was into prior to meeting me. Prior to the relationship with me he had little interest in needle play. What sparked his interest was my reaction to a picture I saw from someone on CM with needles in their breasts. It was like waving a red flag in front of a bull and he was just waiting for the opportunity to learn the basics. His interest in the activity grew out of my discomfort and fear of needles. The simple fact that I don’t like something appeals to the sadist and is sometimes enough for him to gain an interest in the activity. On the other hand he will sometimes do things with me that he has no interest in just because it gives me pleasure and he wants to give me pleasure in that moment. It isn’t a lot of work; life presents him opportunities regularly to either challenge me or give me pleasure and he takes advantage of them when he wants. He does not search for things that I would balk at; it is not looked at from that perspective because he knows I am not going to refuse a direct order. However, my struggle to obey and jump whatever hurdle he sets for me provides great satisfaction for his sadistic desires. His sadism is not limited to the physical infliction of pain. These things are very gratifying for him and even though it is a challenge or struggle and may cause me emotional distress, the end result is also gratifying for me. It is a dichotomy that is just part of my submission to him and in many ways is a necessary part. I need to know that my wants and desires do not limit him in our relationship. quote:
My question is if those things they finally balk at or hesitate on are things that force you to violate your own ethics will you go that far? Is it that important to you to have them do things that you would of never even considered having them do if that is what it takes to get that "rise" out of them? These questions are a variation of a question that often arises out of a limits thread when a slave states that they do not impose limits on their master. The question is generally along the lines of what if he wants to kill you, maim you, etc. Usually whatever activity is listed is beyond the moral/ethical boundaries that many people set for themselves. Many times when the question is asked some take exception to it since it goes to extremes and they wouldn’t be in the relationship with the person if they were the type to do those activities. I think it is an interesting question to consider even if only done privately within the relationship or before a commitment is made. For my Lord, his guiding principle is, do his will but harm none. He will not have me do something if he thinks the risk of harming me, himself, the relationship or anyone else is too high. Violating his moral/ethical boundary would harm him; violating my moral/ethical boundary would harm me. This is the boundary he sets for our actions but it leaves quite a few squicky, unappealing and discomforting things for me that he can delve into and relish. If this boundary did not leave areas for him to exercise his sadism in this way then we would not be compatible. Knight's Kyra
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"Passion... it lies in all of us. Sleeping, waiting, and though unbidden, it will stir, open its jaws, and howl. It speaks to us, guides us... passion rules us all. And we obey..." ~Angelus
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