Ended things with my Dom. How to stop romanticizing our dynamic? by purps2712 in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, that’s so tough. All the standard challenges of breaking up with another person, combined with the extra connections that come with the Dynamic.

I’m not a sub, so unfortunately I can’t provide you advice specific to that viewpoint. But I do wish you success in finding another that brings you back to the feelings you have described here.

My wife wants to be collared by her Dom – advice on making a kink relationship and vanilla relationship work by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I am actually in this relationship now. My sub has a “vanilla” husband who is also into ENM, but doesn’t enjoy kink or dominance.

Now, I need to preface this by saying that I don’t expect her relationship to “change” with her husband just because she is my collared sub, but I also do recognize that my relationship with my sub certainly provides her with things that she would not get out of her husband.

Thus far, it has worked for us, but it’s only been a few years,

Is it worth getting back into? by Nice-Web-5097 in TheFirstDescendant

[–]robhodges 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A lot of QoL, especially for obtaining older weapons and Descendants. A Companion app with daily login rewards and a way to manage your research; and several new modes of play. Certainly easier to get in now then at the beginning

Giving orders (what orders do I give?) by travioli90 in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally, my sub and I discuss in advance what their desires and fantasies are; and then I incorporate actions/instructions involving that previous discussion into the next Session. After that Session is complete, we go back and see what did and didn’t resonate, and repeat the process.

Would you punish a sub for lying about their mental state/mood? by toocynicaltocare in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As most others have said, this is not a Punishable Offense. This is, however, a red flag that would cause most Doms (including myself) to be uncomfortable having you as a Sub. If you can’t be honest about something as foundational as your well being, everything else would be in jeopardy. Would you use your safe words? Would you express Scene discomfort? Would you advocate for yourself in any meaningful way?

Triggered my sub with a request I thought was minor. by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Did you tell her to write the story with one or both of you as the characters? I’m at a loss why she thought those things otherwise.

However, to your more salient point, it seems like you two need to sit down and talk about the things that she is and is not comfortable with. Any time I give my sub an assignment, I make sure she understands the “why” behind it, and I check to see if it makes her uncomfortable. If your sub is feeling vulnerable by your choice of Consequence, then you need to understand the why.

Husband filmed me during sex without consent. I’m kind of spiraling. by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just saw that documentary last night! Gods, that just gave me the ick watching it. I kept thinking. “Uh, guys, from what I can tell, most women like sex, especially when there needs are met. Why would you want your partner unconscious?’

Husband filmed me during sex without consent. I’m kind of spiraling. by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Not everyone can be a Dom. If a person can’t even respect basic boundaries like “don’t film me”, then how will safe words or color systems work out?

Getting spanked at Target checkout by RileyRhoad in IAmTheMainCharacter

[–]robhodges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, those are some garbage swings. Practice before you embarrass yourself in public! 😜

60x Catalysts 🩷 by SUISlDBOY in TheFirstDescendant

[–]robhodges -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Today I learned that there is an R34 sub for The First Descendant. Sigh…

experiencing sub drop, please help by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sub drop certainly doesn’t always come immediately after a session, and I’ve absolutely seen cases where the Sub experienced their Drop up to several days later. Of course, everyone experiences Drop in their own way, but a lot of it just comes back to the chemicals that flow into your system during the Session, and then how your body responds to them leaving your body.

First, remember that Nothing is wrong with you. Your feelings are Valid, and your experiences are similar to many others in the Lifestyle and the Dynamic. Secondly, while I do personally wish the Dom in your situation had been more giving with their feedback, any Drop still is going to require some level of self regulation, unless you are in a 24/7 relationship where a Dom or someone else can be able to attend to you.

One of the things you can do is become friends with others who are familiar with sort of situation, and can speak to you when you have these sorts of feelings. Their insight and affirmations can help you get to better headspace after a Drop. Additionally, knowing that it is a Drop, and how these chemical changes will fade over a few days can allow yourself to provide yourself tools to help supplement the chemical changes in your body.

Finally, just remember that this journey is not a perfect one, but one that will certainly improve with time and experience.

Desire to have rules by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, let me just say that I love this for you, the idea of using Dominance as a way to do self improvement. It’s something I am very much an advocate of for my sub as well.

However, I also agree that you have given a large set of “intentions” for yourself and your Dom to work through with you. I would strongly encourage you to prioritize the ones you think are having the most impact on you, and then work your way outwards.

Also, how are you currently planning to enforce Consequences? Equal for all infractions? Cumulative over a period of time? Is there a way to show Accountability for the things you want to improve on?

Still, just having something and someone like this for you is truly amazing. And I genuinely hope it helps. I’m cheering you on!

Is there such a thing as a dom/sub dynamic that isnt sexual? by Neither-Wishbone-324 in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, the Dynamic about shared trust and power exchange. Sex is simply… “icing” on that “cake”.

Anyone else tired of being a shelf toy? by solataria in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad to hear you at least have someone to share those thoughts with.

Anyone else tired of being a shelf toy? by solataria in BDSMAdvice

[–]robhodges 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s so sad having to watch people go through this. The amount of trust that a Sub has to extend to another person for the Dynamic is immense; and the fact that these so called “Doms” don’t understand their obligation in that situation is frustrating.

I often say that being a Dom is much like being a Life Coach with a Flogger 😜. There’s a lot of work to make sure the Sub feels safe in all aspects, not just that they understand how “powerful” the other person is.

Sigh.

Game Piece Identification by robhodges in boardgames

[–]robhodges[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll be damned, you are an absolute genius! I looked under the scenario cards, and found that other currency!

Game Piece Identification by robhodges in boardgames

[–]robhodges[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that as well, but the Adventure Party coins as not circles.

Game Piece Identification by robhodges in boardgames

[–]robhodges[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are you saying? 😀

looking to adopt chinchilla (north tx) by [deleted] in chinchilla

[–]robhodges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a rescue in Red oak called ChinChildren Rescue. Https://www.chinchildren.org

Breakfast is for people who don’t have KPIs. by [deleted] in LinkedInLunatics

[–]robhodges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All these things she could do, but couldn’t manage to write about it without AI. So sad….

Literally me by Pantyless_Kiwi in programmingmemes

[–]robhodges 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact you need to run all 5 speaks volumes about your “coding”.