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What Does Being Submissive Mean

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When considering what I think being submissive means, and what I think makes a good submissive, I determined that there are many things, some more important than others, that are a part of being submissive. To me, being submissive means that I am choosing to follow your guidance and instruction, regardless of what it may be. I am willingly giving you all of the power and control, because it is what I desire. As for what makes a good submissive, I believe that while there are many things that play into this, it could be summed up in a few key traits. Everything counts on my ability to fully submit, so these things are what I think apply to being able to do that and why they are important to the overall dynamic. Firstly, and maybe most importantly, …show more content…

Next, honesty and communication/ability to articulate are part of being a good submissive. Being honest at all times is what maintains and builds trust and confidence in the set dynamic. For me, allowing myself to trust you is very important, not trusting means I’m not fully submitting. Being trustworthy applies in a number of ways, but mostly as a submissive it means following instruction and self-correcting/self-reporting regardless of the outcome. Along with this, I think the next thing that makes a good submissive is consistency. As mentioned previously, being submissive means completely giving up control, even when it is difficult and this is where being consistent would make a difference, it means being submissive all the time and not just when I feel like it, always maintaining the dynamic. Next, communication and the ability to articulate are both very critical to being a good submissive. Without communication, nothing really works. Trust can't be built and it makes being vulnerable and submission very difficult. Being able to express needs and wants is important because it builds the relationship and makes each experience more authentic and thus, more

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