I recently posted this in response to someone's question, and thought it to be very insightful, as well as very well thought out, then I either lost it (always a possibility) or it was removed.. I do not know which, nor do I pretend to.. My view on Dominance is thus..
Submission is a gift. PERIOD. Yes some feel the need to give it to others, but the fact remains, it is GIVEN.. Like trust, or respect, it cannot be DEMANDED.. It cannot be bullied.. All that comes from such scenarios is FEAR, not submission.. Fear breeds resentment, thoughts of escape as well as thoughts of revenge.
AS a gift, it can be given, but on the same hand can be taken away from someone not worthy of that gift.. I do not talk about the things I can or will do, I SHOW those in My life that I continue to remain worthy of these gifts.. Trust, Respect, Submission.
As a Dom, I fill 5 Roles in the life of each and every girl that enters My Household. Whether they ARE here, or were here 30 years ago, My dedication to My word has no expiration limit. I am still friends with girls I collared in the late 90's.. I always WILL be. I'll never be romantically involved with them again, but if they need a friend, they know they can pick up the phone and I'm there.
My Roles, and the order of their importance, in MY opinion, is
1) I am their Protector. I prefer NOT to be a violent person, and avoid violence at every opportunity, BUT, threaten My Family, or back Me into a corner, and someone will need a LOT of one on one time with a very good doctor, a very good TEAM of doctors, or a body bag. THEIR choice, but keep in mind.. I ALWAYS live, regardless of the odds.. (Details available on request for anyone interested.. I will not go into My Family curse here..)
2) I am their Provider.. If My Family has a need, I will move heaven and earth to fill it, regardless of personal pain, or personal sacrifice, if it fills that need.. Many is the night I have gone to bed hungry so My Family had their needs met.
3) I am their Guide.. I get to know My girls better than they know themselves.. Usually by the time they realize they WANT Me to do something, I'm already DOING it.. Then get asked shyly 'how did you know..?' I get to know their hopes, their dreams, their goals in life.. Then I steer them along the paths that can make them a reality if it is within My ability to do so.. My goal is to make them the best possible version of themselves that THEY see, not what -I- want them to be..
4) I am their Friend.. A shoulder to support them, an ear to listen, an arm to catch them if they stumble, or a hand to help them up if they fall.. But I do not expect to be their ONLY friend, I urge and push them to find others.. Similar minds and individuals that share their outlook.. People to hang out with outside the Household, away from the Family, people they can be themselves with.. Natalie had a friend before we moved that she took days long road trips with often..
Lastly, 5) I am their Lover.. I list it last, regardless of it's significance, HOW could I throw My girl down and ravage her knowing she has other concerns crowding her mind? How would SHE benefit from such actions? My girls KNOW they are seen, heard, acknowledged.. They are here with a purpose above and beyond physical wants or needs..
This is just MY view on the subject, as I said. Flame away those that feel the need to do so, it will not change My view..
Dom