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aliljaded 53F
23802 posts
5/15/2023 4:36 am
Not All That Glitters Is Gold

I’ve always been a submissive, and when I look back at my life I see signs for as far back as I can remember. It wasn’t until my late twenties that I started to label those feelings and desires. I had been living for years as a bottom, only in the bedroom, and realized what it was I had been missing for so long.

I started searching for the missing piece, finally believing I wasn’t just broken. I started seeking dominance that existed past the bedroom’s threshold.

I found that many men were eager to offer their assistance. I showed them the gap inside me, and they filled it with brashness and demands. They offered poor imitations of the real thing, and I was so desperate that I accepted and called it dominance.

I knew even then that it wasn’t quite what I needed, but something is better than nothing, right? …Right?

I felt like I couldn’t go without it anymore. Now that I knew there was something missing, I couldn’t leave this empty space inside myself… so I settled.

Men used me, and I let them. I have to own my part in this journey because I allowed myself to accept less. We accept what we think we deserve, and I let myself believe that’s all there was, and it was all I was worth.

I see quite often, on posts I write, and posts from others note that say ‘’does this even exist,” and to those asking themselves this very question… yes, it exists.

Out there are real dominants. Ones who understand patience, and who know that what you need is more important than what they want. Don’t be like me, chasing the shiny things, and risk missing the real thing.

pleasurewhore~


"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


rosaenaluin 65F
11037 posts
5/16/2023 12:57 pm

Great writing!
I recognise soo much, also, about my behaviour before.. in it.

I did learn a thing or two, since that time.
No setteling for less, is one lesson.
It is soo emtpy, inside , when "you" do that... so cold....

Also, when the M type gives you, what you need, they get what they want, by doing so....
is what i have learned...
Thank you, for this wonderful article.


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/16/2023 2:41 am

    Quoting  :

Thank you...

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/16/2023 2:34 am

    Quoting drmgirl622:
    I know I've been distracted by shiny things but I know I've learned how that shine can tarnish.
I have been as well. I agree wholeheartedly.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/16/2023 12:43 am

    Quoting drmgirl622:
    I know I've been distracted by shiny things but I know I've learned how that shine can tarnish.
I have too, D.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/16/2023 12:42 am

    Quoting rydermantel:
    Once the infatuation ends, the real work begins.
Isn't that the truth?

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/16/2023 12:27 am

    Quoting drmgirl622:
    I know I've been distracted by shiny things but I know I've learned how that shine can tarnish.
I have too.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/15/2023 7:14 pm

    Quoting sletje1999:
    I believe that it is very valuable to take responsibility in how your life went. If we can see ourself as part of what we experience in our life, rather than as victim of something outside of our own power, we have a much better chance to choose to change things. Still not easy at all, but at least possible.
You're absolutely correct.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/15/2023 7:13 pm

    Quoting uncommon1:
    All to often we think if I am
    Dominant and you are submissive
    we must be a match.
    Every soul has a mirror and you will
    only be satisfied with a soul that is a
    reflection your own image of yourself.
    Even in submission your partner must
    be the confidant of your darkest cravings
    and your most ardent dreams.
    Not all that is gold glitters.
Excellent point. Thanks for sharing it.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/15/2023 7:12 pm

    Quoting AndreaRoleplay:
    Your text really touched me and resonated.

    "We accept what we think we deserve, and I let myself believe that’s all there was, and it was all I was worth." - that's just brilliant and to the point.

    In my personal limited experience, knowing oneself and understanding what one REALLY wants and seeks and desires is such a vital part of this "game". I consider myself at the beginning of this journey but since I've started, I've learned so much about me, sometimes from failure, sometimes with the help of others, sometimes just by retrospective.

    Thank you for your inspiration.
I'm so glad you're learning nonetheless. Keep doing that.
And you're very welcome.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/15/2023 7:09 pm

    Quoting bdsmDOMdaddy:
    quality over quantity...the search for the perfect fit is a long journey thru many fitting rooms!
Nice analogy.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/15/2023 7:08 pm

    Quoting likeithot19:
    I have chased the golden ring once or twice and even tried settling
    for an empty feeling...
    be true to, and know, thyself
Words to live by.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


Boodeeboing 40M

5/15/2023 6:10 pm

cutie


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/15/2023 6:09 pm

    Quoting Artschoolgrad:
    this is the key line for me: "who know that what you need is more important than what they want." so true and when that happens the experience is wonderful for both.
It is a great line. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”


Sophie105 63F
209 posts
5/15/2023 5:26 pm

Thank you, very well said! It does exist and anything worth having is worth waiting for.


rydermantel 69M
25474 posts
5/15/2023 8:03 am

Once the infatuation ends, the real work begins.


drmgirl622 68F  
26126 posts
5/15/2023 7:22 am

I know I've been distracted by shiny things but I know I've learned how that shine can tarnish.


sletje1999 24F
134 posts
5/15/2023 7:17 am

I believe that it is very valuable to take responsibility in how your life went. If we can see ourself as part of what we experience in our life, rather than as victim of something outside of our own power, we have a much better chance to choose to change things. Still not easy at all, but at least possible.


uncommon1 66M  
1446 posts
5/15/2023 7:03 am

All to often we think if I am
Dominant and you are submissive
we must be a match.
Every soul has a mirror and you will
only be satisfied with a soul that is a
reflection your own image of yourself.
Even in submission your partner must
be the confidant of your darkest cravings
and your most ardent dreams.
Not all that is gold glitters.


AndreaRoleplay 26F
50 posts
5/15/2023 5:56 am

Your text really touched me and resonated.

"We accept what we think we deserve, and I let myself believe that’s all there was, and it was all I was worth." - that's just brilliant and to the point.

In my personal limited experience, knowing oneself and understanding what one REALLY wants and seeks and desires is such a vital part of this "game". I consider myself at the beginning of this journey but since I've started, I've learned so much about me, sometimes from failure, sometimes with the help of others, sometimes just by retrospective.

Thank you for your inspiration.


bdsmDOMdaddy 61M
4182 posts
5/15/2023 5:40 am

quality over quantity...the search for the perfect fit is a long journey thru many fitting rooms!


likeithot19 62M
6064 posts
5/15/2023 5:22 am

I have chased the golden ring once or twice and even tried settling
for an empty feeling...
be true to, and know, thyself


Artschoolgrad 47M
8742 posts
5/15/2023 4:50 am

this is the key line for me: "who know that what you need is more important than what they want." so true and when that happens the experience is wonderful for both.


aliljaded 53F
8928 posts
5/15/2023 4:38 am

I think we all go through this at least once in our lives.

"Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”



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