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Respect. The word simple as it is holds within it a myriad of different meanings to everyone. I am going to address here, how I view respect within the bounds of the D/s community. Respect is something I give to E/everyone I meet. Respect is something that P/person will always get from me despite opposing views, lack of common interests, or F/friends. But to keep my respect is a different issue altogether. I respect those who give me respect as an individual, who agree that the beauty of Human nature is that we are Not all alike. I respect those who understand that sometimes the greatest lessons in life, the best ideas formulated, come from the interaction you may have with someone whose ideas do not mold perfectly to your own. I respect ingenuity and humour, tolerance, and honesty. I respect honest apologies from unintentional mistakes. I respect that when O/one takes or gives a collar, T/they have given long thought to the meaning symbolized by that collar, I respect the Path that T/they choose to walk on. I expect the same respect in return. I expect that my ideas and thoughts, views and beliefs will be respected as that, mine. I expect this whether the O/other person may agree with them or not. I do not respect deceit. I do not respect Dominants who assume because I am submissive that I am somehow less than They, less capable, less strong. I do not respect Dominants who percieve a good *v/t* submissive as one who falls to her knees with legs spread, palms up, ready to serve a drink or serve sexually with One who is a virtual stranger..literally. I respect A/anyone who can say "I don't know the answer to that. Show me? Help me?". I respect those who are honest in saying "I have no desire for committment, I am only here to play" because atleast that..is honesty. I respect people who can say "I truly messed up. I realize it, and I am ready to do whatever neccessary to prove I want to change". I respect everyone, whether Dominant or Submissive. Respect is listening and saying "I hear you", Respect is stopping when she/he says to stop. Respect is saying "I hear what you are saying, but hear is my view on that" instead of "what a crock..etc..". Respect is lending an ear when You may really want to go to bed. Respect is truly opening yourself up to be known, instead of hiding pieces of yourself that you maybe be afraid to show. Respect is not hard to give, but it is extremely hard to get back..once lost. |
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