eastern sun
hungry little creature
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I noticed in your opening post that you are asking him for permission to do things you want to do. Since he's responding positively (which is great
), the next step could be to practice giving him power by doing what he wants to do without interjecting your own ideas.
Similar to paying attention to his likes and dislikes, you're ultimately giving him greater opportunities to express himself and his desires. To be more fully who he is without restraint. He may surprise you if you allow him to do what he wants to do without trying to determine the outcome.
My experience is that many people with dominant tendencies don't feel like they can comfortably act on them for fear of being seen as too aggressive, too arrogant, too bossy, etc. etc. etc. The more space you give him to assert himself, and then say "yes" to whatever he's asking for, the more he'll feel comfortable taking action and initiative.
You may discover that what he wants is not exactly what you had in mind, but that is part of the process. If you don't like saying "yes" to whatever he asks of you (whether you like it or not), you may want to reconsider the Master/slave dynamic.
), the next step could be to practice giving him power by doing what he wants to do without interjecting your own ideas.Similar to paying attention to his likes and dislikes, you're ultimately giving him greater opportunities to express himself and his desires. To be more fully who he is without restraint. He may surprise you if you allow him to do what he wants to do without trying to determine the outcome.
My experience is that many people with dominant tendencies don't feel like they can comfortably act on them for fear of being seen as too aggressive, too arrogant, too bossy, etc. etc. etc. The more space you give him to assert himself, and then say "yes" to whatever he's asking for, the more he'll feel comfortable taking action and initiative.
You may discover that what he wants is not exactly what you had in mind, but that is part of the process. If you don't like saying "yes" to whatever he asks of you (whether you like it or not), you may want to reconsider the Master/slave dynamic.
