yourbootsownme(sub male)
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2 years ago •
Nov 30, 2021
2 years ago •
Nov 30, 2021
1. Be introspective and determine what kind of submissive you are. This is based on what gets YOU off the most. [[And no, that is NOT irrelevant no matter what some of the fakers may say. Any relationship including Domme/sub, is a mutually beneficial pairing where you both get something you want out of it. ]] Are you more of a service sub, with desires of giving foot massages, doing household chores, and cooking meals? Are you more into pain? Bondage? It goes on and on, There's as many ways to be a submissive - and to be a Dominant - as there are days of the year. Knowing what kind of submissive you are is paramount to finding a Dominant that fits with you. "I want to be dominated" is as vague and meaningless as "I like music."
2. Now you know what kind of submissive you are. But aside from your good looks and sparkling personality, it's time to sit down and determine what you bring to the table. What use can a Dominant make of you. Plainly stated, it's not hard for a Domme to find someone who enjoys a particular kink. So how do you stand out? What can you DO? If you're looking for more than a bit of play at parties, and want something deeper and more serious, you're going to need to have something to offer. And then it will need to be something the prospective Domme needs or wants or can make use of.
3. Let's look at #2 again. What is it you want to get out of a relationship with a Domme? What's the reasonable ideal? Serve when needed, with occasional play, no further strings? Do you aspire to be a regular play partner? Can you handle being one of many, or on a secondary or tertiary level to the Domme? Are you looking to build a full-time monogamous or mostly monogamous relationship? What are your expectations? You need to know and understand what you want, what you hope for, what you can accept, and what your minimum requirements are. Because, if you don't know, how the heck can you express them to others when asked?
4. So now you have at least a basic understanding of who you are, what you want, and what you have to offer. Find local groups (I've noticed Fetlife is better suited for this than other sites). Attend a munch for that group (which is meant for introductions and orientation, so you can have a clear idea of the tules and expectations for that particular group). Once you've done that, and shown yourself to be at least moderately attentive, intelligent, and sociable, you can probably attend one of their play parties.
5. You're ready for your first play party? Good. Go to one. Spend a lot more time watching from a distance than anything else. Get a feel for who is with who, who is more interested in newcomers, what goes on, what kind of play happens. Learn by watching. If someone asks you to play a bit, trust your gut. If it interests you, do it. If not, politely decline and point out it's your first party. TALK TO THE SUBS! Let them guide you with hints. Because this is your first party, you shouldn't have volunteered for any special service because you don't know what you're getting in to. But offer your services as needed. What can I do to help here? Take out trash, do dishes, serve food...and for f's sake, if there was a sign-up list to bring food or something else, SIGN UP AND BRING EXACTLY WHAT YOU SAID YOU WOULD, taking care to try and pick something that seems to be in short supply (if there are four people bringing entrees, bring a dessert. Or some side dishes. Or ice...ice often gets overlooked). Look for those lists before the event, and if you can't find one, ask one of the Admins where it is or what you can bring. This isn't about showing you can spend a ton of money, but simply showing you understand that your participation includes helping make the event a success.
6. If you think you're ready, volunteer for something for the NEXT event. While following the guidelines for the group, be friendly and sociable with everyone you can (Dommes AND subs...it is NOT infrequent that a committed sub can introduce you to a Domme that might be a fit for you). Explore more, and if you fele up to it, see if there are any play opportunities.
7. Read every message in the groups online forum (whichever website they have it on) and watch for needs. It is not at all uncommon that a Domme will ask for help with a simple task. Moving to a new place, rearranging their existing place, yard work, cleaning...it can be anything from driving someone to an appointment to helping set up a website, you never know what it might be. But if you CAN help, help. It doesn't matter if the Domme in question is not a fit for you. As long as they're a member in good standing with the community you've introduced yourself to, your help will undoubtedly be mentioned or noticed. Like all social circles, while the end goal may be to meet the right person, the path to that goal is connecting with as many people as possible, and ensuring those connections are positive in nature.
8. Above all, as you meet Dommes and subs, get a feel for who is open to helping guide you through the maze. Friendly, helpful folks who have a lot more experience than you but who remember how confusing things can seem. They'll have the best tips, hints, and ideas.
9. If the community you've selected doesn't feel "right" initially, don't abandon it, but look for another in the area. Unless there's major regional drama going on, it's not a situation where there's particular animosity between local groups. It's simply that people with similar tastes and personalities tend to congregate together. If you haven't found that group, keep looking, while maintaining a presence in the current one.
There's some ideas and thoughts on how to go about things. And there are countless other paths to follow, which may be very different from the one I just mapped out.
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