Online now
Online now

Longer-Term D/s Considerations

Things unseen often affect relationships. This is a (perhaps infrequent) chance to look at some of them through the lens of a decade or more of online experiences with a variety of submissive partners.
4 years ago. January 20, 2020 at 2:34 AM

These columns are full of the griefs of submissives who are ghosted, spurned or otherwise trashed by uncaring Doms.  We all feel for their heartbreak,

Less often written about is when a Dom loses a sub.

I my case, these losses have seemed to mostly be about  the sub developing too  strong an emotional attachment.   No, this is not to toot my own horn-- any good D/s relationship develops strong emotional ties.  It seems, though, that  some subs are not quite prepared for the depth of that emotional attachment...Especially this might be true if the sub is otherwise married, and wanting a Dom on the side for unfulfilled desires.

 Perhaps I can be slammed for messing with married subs in the first place.  I grant that.  Still, it can come as a cruel blow for a Dom to devote his attention and his cherishing to bringing along a sub with issues needing his assistance, to feel they are making progress together, only to be faced with a tearful farewell...

Maybe there is no good answer except to avoid "in a monogamous relationship" subs in the first place.   Sigh.

Still, if you are a new sub, and in one of those monogamous relationships, you might give some careful thoughts to how you will be able to handle  falling into deep lust, or more,  when you bring yourself to the Cage..  Are you going to withdraw when emotional entanglements ensue?

Doms invest a lot of thought and energy into their subs...  Cutting and running because suddenly  your emotions are involved  can really ding the Dom you are spurning....

Just a thought.  Or a variation on the "He Done Me Wrong" theme so often expressed here....

Morley​(sub female){Max Sterne} - LOVE LOVE LOVE this a million times over! I have OFTEN said that it's NOT just Doms..... but subs too who do these hurtful things!!

With that said, I am truly sorry to hear of the heartache and hurt you (and other Doms) have endured.

Thank you so much for posting this!! It is a MUST say and as a sub, from the other side of this, I feel your pain!!

Sending you healing thoughts! ❤️❤️❤️
4 years ago
CapnRick​(dom male) - Thanks Morley, very much appreciated....
4 years ago
Satindragon - Dom’s are people too. They have feelings and invest them deeply.

Great post and healing thoughts headed your way.
4 years ago
Bunnie - It’s definitely a tricky situation. I know for myself, in the beginning I was very unprepared for the depths these relationships can take us to.
Sorry to hear of your heartache *hugs*
4 years ago
Pup Kit Kato{BratJack} - Great post, i think this goes down to the basics of communication at the very start before anything even begins, what they need/want/expect and what you do and how it all lines up if it matches up (like a puzzle) or not, enough to invest time and vulnerability into attempting some kind of dynamic that might hopefully work. I hope that you feel better soon and can reflect back and gain insite on what is no longer there to make you stronger
4 years ago
Angel Wings​(sub female) - Yes, Doms are people too and I love when they show real emotions. That emotional attachment is a doozy. Great post Capn Rick. Hugs.
4 years ago
FearlessBrat​(sub female){H.PL.} - Thank you, this is great post. All comes down to understanding that in any type of a relationship feelings and emotions eventually will get involved on either site. Which means one has to ask a question; Am I ready to get involved in D/s dynamic with someone who is already in mono or poly relationship? Also one has to remember, regadless of any contract and/or conversation; is that in some capacity you are also responsible for someones feelings. The sad part is...we all are living in ME generation, where people take advatange of others.
4 years ago
Sky dancer 51 - My Dear friend
I'm so sorry you are hurting. I know what a caring Dom you are.
And I know how much it hurts to lose someone you care about a lot.
I'm sending you lots of love and and hugs
Sky ❤️😘❤️😘
4 years ago
IowaDom​(dom male) - I am sorry to hear of your pain, but it was a realistic possibility from the start. And had she offered to leave her monogamous relationship for you, would you want to bear the burden of destroying a family or home? Either way the cost is great, somebody is going to get the bill. I don't know what else to tell you really .....
4 years ago
CapnRick​(dom male) - Thanks, all. Appreciate the supportive thoughts....
4 years ago
SSG{ENM-TLP} - Cap, thank you for sharing the Dom's side of abandonment. The absence of a Dom voice makes it appear it is a one-sided situation. Common sense tells us it would obviously go both ways, but...well...you know I don't have to elaborate on the "common sense" topic. There is the perfect match out there who will want to pursue all of those deep, entangling emotions with you. I would agree that it may be safer to avoid the monogamous status--it is difficult to navigate when those feelings do develop (regardless what side of the relationship you're on). Hoping the best for you! ssg{MJS}
4 years ago

You must be registered and signed in to comment


Register Sign in