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In uncertain times, it& #39;s natural to want to connect with others. Many seek to form new relationships.
Please remember D/s is a negotiated power exchange based on informed consent.
Don& #39;t let any potential dominant undermine your consent or limits, or say your needs don& #39;t matter.
Please remember D/s is a negotiated power exchange based on informed consent.
Don& #39;t let any potential dominant undermine your consent or limits, or say your needs don& #39;t matter.
It& #39;s ok not to rush into things and you don& #39;t have to conform to D/s stereotypes - be consensual, risk-aware, communicate well, do what works best for you & whoever you& #39;re with.
Never forget that submissives matter as much as any dominant.
*You* matter. Don& #39;t be told otherwise.
Never forget that submissives matter as much as any dominant.
*You* matter. Don& #39;t be told otherwise.
Healthy D/s is founded on informed, consensual negotiations between equals.
Roles & responsibilities may change once a D/s dynamic has been agreed but when negotiating/ discussing, everyone is equal.
And consent can *always* be withdrawn, and dynamics ended or renegotiated.
Roles & responsibilities may change once a D/s dynamic has been agreed but when negotiating/ discussing, everyone is equal.
And consent can *always* be withdrawn, and dynamics ended or renegotiated.
A red flag: any potential dominant who thinks that submissives exist to be blank slates for their fantasies. Submissives are *not* automatons, they are people with needs and wants of their own! Power may be exchanged but everyone should be equally fulfilled.
Another red flag: people who have a history of treating their partners like crap. They may say that they& #39;ve changed, they may say that their exes are & #39;crazy& #39;/& #39;obsessed& #39;/& #39;bitter& #39;/etc./etc., but sooner or later they will end up treating you the same way. Be very wary.
(I& #39;d also say this applies to people who dismiss accusations of poor or predatory behaviour as a product of & #39;internet drama& #39;/& #39;twitter cliques& #39;/& #39;haters& #39;/& #39;social media politics& #39;/etc. - google D.A.R.V.O. when you have a moment [cw: abuse])
It& #39;s your twitter, do what& #39;s right for you. But I& #39;d suggest doing some research before you get involved with a new dom.
Don& #39;t take their word for who they are.
Don& #39;t let the anticipation of a new relationship -or of meeting up after lockdown ends- blind you to potential red flags
Don& #39;t take their word for who they are.
Don& #39;t let the anticipation of a new relationship -or of meeting up after lockdown ends- blind you to potential red flags
And don& #39;t take any dom too seriously, including me 
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