Leonidas
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Joined: 2/16/2004 Status: offline
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Hello knees2you, I understand that your friend is in a spot. On the one hand, he doesn't want to piss off the Domme who has, so far, been good to him (focused, there for him, etc.). At the same time she's asking things of him that, it sounds like anyway, he thinks are not in line with the current level of the relationship (online only). I will tell you what I have told countless novices over the years. Playing the "prove your submission to me" game with someone that you don't actually know is a losing proposition, unless it is the game itself that you are enjoying. His wanting to ask for a collar before he takes this step suggests to me that he's not in this for the thrill of obeying the commands of an anonymous someone that he only knows by a screen name. His hope is that the relationship will progress. Conversely, her ordering someone that she has never met to do something like this suggests to me that she is in it for the thrill of commanding someone from afar. I'd say that there is a better than average chance that they are at cross-purposes here. In the short run, the safe thing for him to do is to do as she says, and hope that something good comes of it. The wise thing is probably for him to have a very frank conversation with her about her intentions. Is she looking for a collared submissive offline? Is there enough room in her life for the level of involvement that your friend seeks, whether that is 24/7, or whatever else? Is this something that, for her, will never go further than online? Online D/s is not that much different than people who used to write love letters to each other for years. It is a valid form or relationship, but when it's between one party that wants nothing more, and another party that is always hoping for more, it can be rather sad. Tell your friend not to do that. Take care of yourself Leonidas
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