Defining my role as a dominant

My submissive is giving me one of the greatest gifts possible.  I need appreciate, honor, respect, protect, and cherish that gift.

As a dominant, I am taking responsibility for the growth of the submissive. I am to find out what the submissive needs, to help her reach that goal and to find out what the submissive's potential is, guiding her to realize her potential.

I must also be totally 100% honest with her and expect the same from her. I need to listen to her and to what she is trying to tell me. If I make a mistake, I need to admit it and learn from the experience.

I should not take offense at anything my sub says to me.  I must be patient and supportive of her.

If financially able and it is in keeping with her reaching her goal or potential or if I need her to perform a task that requires training, I would help her move towards completing her degree / training / ....