what's in a label? what is US?

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Mr Right & I talk about everything. He reads all the blogs I follow, and we discuss the ideas presented, as well as my responses to those blogs. And, we've talked about slavery, and his role in our relationship, whether he is Master, Owner, Dominant, or HOH.

Once upon a time, I considered myself a slave. I did this because I wanted the release of responsibility, to not have to think after a long hard day at work. but I didn't have a man who was mentally and emotionally strong enough to dominate me, and capable of handling the responsibility needed to control and satisfy me. I needed an emotional rock, a man who was completely responsible for running his own life, for having a career, and running his own household without me.

The two men I chose before I met Mr Right were not sufficiently competent at meeting those requisites I mentioned. and, truth be told, my career and my duty as a parent is such that I cannot be a slave, and give up all my rights. I respect my own accomplishments far too much to allow another to take credit for or ignore what it took for me to be where I am today. I am no longer satisfied or interested in being property.

as for my submission, this, too, varies on a daily basis. I know, in my heart, I always have the right to say "no" to Mr Right. and, I know that most times, and most days, I never want to say "no" to Mr. Right. But, here's the kicker: he KNOWS this! and he knows that if I do say "no" it's because I really, really, don't feel well, because as I've said before, I like having sex when I'm sick. and, because Mr Mr Right believes in the idea that he may hurt me but will never "harm" me, he knows that if I'm turning down the chance at sex, it's because my fibro is acting up, and I'll tell him as much.

Mr Right only has two rules for me: I must not be unfaithful, and I must not lie to him. These are fairly straightforward easy rules to follow. My rules (yes, I have rules, too) are that he will be faithful, that he will never hit me in anger, and that he will never lie to me. Everything else simply will be handled as it comes up.

We both agree that we will never play mindgames with each other. We may role-play, or tease each other, but if one or both of us ever questions the other's pov, or get his/her feelings hurt, we immediately call a "time out" to talk about it - NOW. Otherwise, the rule is that things we say and do as they reference each other are said in love, and are to tease and play. Basically, we want our lives together to be filled with love, and lust, and to have fun, to enjoy each other. We want each other to be deliriously happy, and satiated by our life together.

I believe that our relationship, if it must be labeled and/or defined, falls somewhere in the midst of D/s, Taken in Hand, and Domestic Discipline. We are committed to each other, and to US. Our relationship is an US, a WE kinda thing. And there's no real label for that anywhere that I've found. I guess you could call it "haute couture," or a private designer label. yeah, that's a fitting label for US. It's OUR relationship, and it works for US.

There is no removing of a collar, although I mentally have one, with plans to find a real one, and a bracelet for him. Why a bracelet for him? Because he realizes that he is bound to me by holding the chain that hangs around my neck. He wants something to wear that allows me to realize he, too, honors our commitment. And when it comes time to acknowledge our relationship and commitment in the 'nilla world, there will be rings, and no removal of those, except to sleep and take a shower, or for safety reasons. There is no release, other than that from orgasms.

If one of our rules noted above are broken, even then, there is no guarantee or agreement that our relationship ends. We have made a lifetime commitment to each other. And, we chose to make that commitment. We see this type of commitment like we are family of choice, but family nonetheless, that you don't simply release because it's permanent. And, trust me, with knowing all the people we do who have divorced, being divorced myself, and being a divorce lawyer, Mr Right and I take this type of commitment VERY seriously. it IS binding, and carries with it great responsibility and effort, and with untold rewards far greater than we could ever imagine.

So, knowing all this, we both think we are so extremely lucky that we've each found a partner who understands US. After all these years of his being single, or for me, being in unsatisfying relationships, and my being told that there is no one out there for me, we both feel so blessed to have found each other. seriously, finding the One who knows, accepts, and enjoys your kinks, who knows accepts and loves you, exactly as you are, who yearns to know more about you, who wants to grow and expand together, and who wants nothing more than your happiness? Even lottery winners and celebrities don't have it this good!
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4 Comments so far »

  1. by mouse , on September 21, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Awesome! Can you stand me saying again how happy I am for the two of you?????

    Seriously I'm thrilled! It can be better than anything (even chocolate), but it requires work and understanding to keep things moving in the right direction.

    mouse

  2. by schiava , on September 22, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    I'm just thinking of so many blogs I have read in the past, trying to find some who talk about their relationships in positive terms, and just how hard that was to do.

    Then I read yours, and I realize that people really *do* still exist that are happy with who they are and what they do and how they have chosen to live and who they have chosen to live that way *with*! (say that three times really fast!)

    Labels, as Padrone and I have discovered, are nowhere near as important as being happy with who you are. You and Mr. Right seem to have discovered the way that works for you, call it what you will.

    It is so refreshing to read your happiness, and it simply beams from your words, and I am happy for y'all too!

  3. by Mr. Right , on September 22, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    My darling cutesypah, your eloquence amazes me once again. I agree wholeheartedly with everything you have said herein, and I wanted to acknowledge the truth in your words.

    It is all about "us." You are truly the only woman I have ever found who could match me mentally, emotionally, physically... for that matter, in every way imaginable. You belong to me, and I belong to you.

    It took the universe a good while to get the both of us ready for each other, and then some more time to have our paths cross.

    Here's to us, my love! And here's to a lifetime together!

  4. by cutesypah , on September 23, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    To my Mr Right: thanks so much for posting here, sweetie! You know how much it means to me to see your words here.

    You, too, are everything I was looking for, and hoping for, but could never find before I met you. Now I know I couldn't find what I was looking for because I hadn't yet met you.

    Everything really does turn out better than we ever imagined if only we dare to give voice to our dreams, and refuse to "settle."

    So, yes, here's to us, and to our lifetime together!

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