I found this in my drafts. It's from a year ago. The reference to meeting is old. But the content is still relevant:
I am so disappointed that so many people choose to block rather than have a conversation. Yes, if someone is harassing or otherwise inappropriate, by all means block. The aforementioned "dick" pic is always a candidate.
But the cornerstone of any healthy D/s relationship is honest communication. Why not practice it? Every contact does not need to turn into relationship. There is also the concept of friendships and support systems. Conversations don't always need to translate into a D/s commitment.
Our most recent connection just blocked us. I had actually met her for lunch last weekend. I think a brave move for both of us. It was kind of awkward. No one's fault. This was new territory for both of us. Afterwards, our communication was a bit convoluted. She blocked us.
I don't know if this could have ever turned out to be a D/s relationship, but with similar interests, friendship would have been nice.
D/s relationships are all about respect. Why are so many people not able to display simple courtesy in even that most trivial of communications?
Please don't say "respect is earned"... this "prove it to me" attitude only belittles you.
Basic respect should exist in all communications. Respect is something that can be built upon or lost.
