DrkSthrnGnt
47/m. Intrigue me.
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- Oct 23, 2010
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I didn't "fall into" anything. That makes it sound like I wasn't at fault and I was. I made a stupid decision that bit me on the ass.
I thought that we could have a purely sexual exchange. Scratch each other's itch so to speak. There was almost nothing personal, very little conversation. Unfortunately he didn't see it that way. When I realized that and backed off the repercussions were shear hell.
When I realized what I'd been doing, consciously and intentionally doing, I was so ashamed of myself that I backed away from any online involvement for ages.
Even now if I find myself being tempted to that sort of behavior I'll be slamming the door on all of it. I won't let myself go there again.
You want to avoid this kind of thing?
-Make sure everyone is clear from the get go what the situation is. Even if you think they know, make sure. Assume nothing. That should keep you out of the misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
-Think, a lot, about how you're going to feel after you've had what amounts to a virtual one night stand with a perfect stranger. After you realize that anything that goes out on cam can be recorded and used any way they like later on.
-Be assured that the other person is out for themselves, not for you. Just like you are if you're honest about it.
-Never forget that, particularly online there are some folks with reality/fantasy issues.
All very good advice, though there are situations in which trust can be built, and the person on the other end isn't just thinking of themselves.
I suppose assume the worst, hope for the best and let your partner surprise you.
Personally? Haven't been fortunate/unfortunate enough to find myself in camming situations, though who knows in the near future.