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Title: In a Relationship and Need to Know
Post by: ThatGirl2147 on December 08, 2015, 05:14:41 PM
Post by: ThatGirl2147 on December 08, 2015, 05:14:41 PM
Well, let me start this off by saying that this person and I are in a, ahem, a BDSM relationship. We met on a social media site, and we hit it off. Now, this person's as sweet and respectful as the day is long, but I still want to know, is there any kind of red flags or warning signs I should be looking for, like, to warn of a potential abuser? Because I heard that they're unsettlingly common, especially in the BDSM community and especially to trans women.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share with me some knowledge.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share with me some knowledge.
Title: Re: In a Relationship and Need to Know
Post by: Laura_7 on December 08, 2015, 05:23:52 PM
Post by: Laura_7 on December 08, 2015, 05:23:52 PM
-You might meet in a public place first, and get to know each other
-You might get to know each other better, and see how they are as personality... are they kind of balanced, considerate, and trustworthy ?
-many people are not only dominant but also versatile. You might ask. Versatile persons know both sides and might be more considerate.
-negotiate safe words and demand they be respected.
What would put me off is cruelty... and kind of unbalanced behaviour... and drug use...
well...
wish you a balanced relationship...
take care... I'd say don't go too far... I'd stick to a bit of teasing ...
hugs
-You might get to know each other better, and see how they are as personality... are they kind of balanced, considerate, and trustworthy ?
-many people are not only dominant but also versatile. You might ask. Versatile persons know both sides and might be more considerate.
-negotiate safe words and demand they be respected.
What would put me off is cruelty... and kind of unbalanced behaviour... and drug use...
well...
wish you a balanced relationship...
take care... I'd say don't go too far... I'd stick to a bit of teasing ...
hugs
Title: Re: In a Relationship and Need to Know
Post by: ThatGirl2147 on December 08, 2015, 05:30:03 PM
Post by: ThatGirl2147 on December 08, 2015, 05:30:03 PM
Quote from: Laura_7 on December 08, 2015, 05:23:52 PM
-You might meet in a public place first, and get to know each other
-You might get to know each other better, and see how they are as personality... are they kind of balanced, considerate, and trustworthy ?
-many people are not only dominant but also versatile. You might ask. Versatile persons know both sides and might be more considerate.
-negotiate safe words and demand they be respected.
What would put me off is cruelty... and kind of unbalanced behaviour... and drug use...
well...
wish you a balanced relationship...
take care... I'd say don't go too far... I'd stick to a bit of teasing ...
hugs
I can see that. They say they're a Switch, which means they do both domme and sub, but we decided that they'll be the domme, and I the sub. They've been willing to negotiate with me about some tasks, but we ain't met in person yet, although I do really want to do that.
Thank you for your advice. And, don't worry, they tease me plenty.
Title: Re: In a Relationship and Need to Know
Post by: ThatGirl2147 on January 02, 2016, 11:22:31 PM
Post by: ThatGirl2147 on January 02, 2016, 11:22:31 PM
Well, that relationship lasted about as long as a DumDum pop. Oh, well. I leave the relationship with more knowledge and experience than before, so that's a silver lining or something.
Title: Re: In a Relationship and Need to Know
Post by: Laura_7 on January 03, 2016, 08:35:18 AM
Post by: Laura_7 on January 03, 2016, 08:35:18 AM
Quote from: ThatGirl2147 on January 02, 2016, 11:22:31 PM
Well, that relationship lasted about as long as a DumDum pop. Oh, well. I leave the relationship with more knowledge and experience than before, so that's a silver lining or something.
*hugs*
Would it be an option to look maybe on OKCupid or PlentyOfFish for people you can click with and have a feeling you like ?
You might yourself look for a few interesting profiles and contact people...
I'd say just filter out people you have not a good feeling with... you can always nicely say no...
keep on keeping on...
you will find someone eventually
*hugs*
Title: Re: In a Relationship and Need to Know
Post by: ThatGirl2147 on January 03, 2016, 06:21:59 PM
Post by: ThatGirl2147 on January 03, 2016, 06:21:59 PM
Quote from: Laura_7 on January 03, 2016, 08:35:18 AM
*hugs*
Would it be an option to look maybe on OKCupid or PlentyOfFish for people you can click with and have a feeling you like ?
You might yourself look for a few interesting profiles and contact people...
I'd say just filter out people you have not a good feeling with... you can always nicely say no...
keep on keeping on...
you will find someone eventually
*hugs*
Eh, I ain't too worried about it. I mean, if I find someone, I find someone. If not, then there's no sense worrying about it. Thanks for your concern.