Question about "true" submissivness

[juicysub]

Just a question i need a large range of answers for.... Dom/mes: would You have Your subbie/slave change thier point of view and thoughts on politics or religion? slaves/subbies: Would you change your thoughts and views for your Dom/me?

The only reason why i ask is because i was talking with someOne who told me that i could not be "truely" submissive not to change my views on such and told me that i would only be so lucky to find a Master who accepted that.

please give me some point of views... thank You A/all

~juicy

[bip0lar]

i'll go with what i've read countless times and agree with completely. When somebody starts with 'you're not a true submissive when...' then the argument is not going to be exactly valid. Nonetheless, no, i wouldn't change my political or religious views because i would be told to do so. I would consider it with the proper debate and valid arguments, and if i was persuaded, then yes; but no, if my Dominant demanded that kind of change from me i'm not sure i'd be able to comply just because he said so-- from an internal ethical point of view.
Furthermore, i'd like to think that a Dominant would not demand such a thing of me; after all, as his submissive, i too have values of my own which i cherish and believe in.
I'm pretty sure there's couples [both vanilla and D/s] that clash --at least on political if not on religious views. One can either agree to disagree, ignore the topic completely, take it up playfully and have 'arguments' which both parties know they won't agree on but still have fun challenging one another mentally and so on and so forth, and if in the end it's too important for both to let go, then it's up to the couple what to do.
uhm, sorry if i got off topic, but yeh, you get what i mean.

[juicysub]

Thank you bip0lar, i personally agree. Thank You so much for Your thoughts!

[sadiej]

Wow! I think that a Dom even asking something like that, let alone commanding it is unthinkable! True submission is not the act of "giving up" who you are. It is "giving in" and submitting to the will of your Master.

A good Master wants a sub who has heart, passion and fire. That makes their control of you all the sweeter as they know that you choose to obey. That their control of you is not some mindless thing... a reflex. It is an act of your will, submitting to theirs.

The fact that you may hold ideals and beliefs that are unique and even contrary to your Master's, should be a thrill to him - not a threat. He controls you, owns you, but you are still you.

As a sub, I could not respect or trust a Master that would want me to totally "check out." I want a Master that sees my act of obedience and understand that I could choose otherwise...but submit to his power instead.

[SilvieA]

i'll go with what i've read countless times and agree with completely. When somebody starts with 'you're not a true submissive when...' then the argument is not going to be exactly valid. Nonetheless, no, i wouldn't change my political or religious views because i would be told to do so. I would consider it with the proper debate and valid arguments, and if i was persuaded, then yes; but no, if my Dominant demanded that kind of change from me i'm not sure i'd be able to comply just because he said so-- from an internal ethical point of view.
Furthermore, i'd like to think that a Dominant would not demand such a thing of me; after all, as his submissive, i too have values of my own which i cherish and believe in.
I'm pretty sure there's couples [both vanilla and D/s] that clash --at least on political if not on religious views. One can either agree to disagree, ignore the topic completely, take it up playfully and have 'arguments' which both parties know they won't agree on but still have fun challenging one another mentally and so on and so forth, and if in the end it's too important for both to let go, then it's up to the couple what to do.
uhm, sorry if i got off topic, but yeh, you get what i mean.

... yeah, well written... you hit the nail right on the head!

[angelic.zest]

As a sub, I could not respect or trust a Master that would want me to totally "check out." I want a Master that sees my act of obedience and understand that I could choose otherwise...but submit to his power instead.

well said!!

i totally agree with what both of the lovely ladies said above. for someone to say you arent a "true" submissive just because your beliefs are different from his, makes little sense and he needs to reread what a being a dominant is all about and why having a submissive who's strong, firey, and true to herself is all about. rme@@...

wannabees!

[subserviant]

nope i wouldnt change things i beleve in for anybody unless they cud convince me through logical disscussion that they are right and im wrong

[snowflake]

nope i wouldn't change my believes or opinons about such matters either .. and i agree with all that phrase "your not a true sub when" if it ha anything to do with things like this...

JUst my opinion

[LucitaKerr]

I believe the sub/dom relationship has a lot of other aspects that those that are physical, and the intellectual ones are just as important. Personally, having a dom who expected me to become a mindless zombie would be awful. I believe that subs/doms shape each other, like in all relationships, and so inevitably take on qualities or beliefs that they share with each other. However, I don't believe this is a one way exchange. Experiences shape people, and therefore I doubt a dom could remain stationary or a sub should be forced to lie. Submission of motivation is submission on a level that destroys personality and therefore humanity. I believe that BDSM is as beautiful a way of displaying love as sexual acts or even poetry - therefore I can not see it being a good thing to taint said acts in any way, least of all by ruining the people who partake.

[annie]

I only have one question....

Is he looking for a sub or a doormat?

[snowflake]

nope i wouldn't change my believes or opinons about such matters either .. and i agree with all that phrase "your not a true sub when" if it ha anything to do with things like this...

JUst my opinion

[Un-Touched]

Speaking as a Dom, I would never ask that of my sub. I feel it shows a lack of respect for them as well as myself. I am looking for a submissive, not a mindless body that I could program to think and act as I want.

Besides what fun is there if your sub did everything you asked?

[Jaymin01]

Speaking as a Dom, I would never ask that of my sub. I feel it shows a lack of respect for them as well as myself. I am looking for a submissive, not a mindless body that I could program to think and act as I want.

Besides what fun is there if your sub did everything you asked?

As a Dom, I agree completely. It just so happens that My rl sub and I do agree on political points of view, but if we didn't I would not demand that she took on my point of view, I would do my best to "convert" her to my point of view though. True Dominants want subs/slaves with their own minds, perversions, quirks, and personalities. If they don't have that, how else can we as Dominants grow.

[SnickerKitten]

I'm definately going to have to agree with the rest here and since Ragoczy isn't home to speak for himself I'll go ahead and chip in that he agrees, too.

There, let whoever told you that a "real" sub can't have their own opinions chew on this "real" sub deciding what her Dominant's opinion is!!

Mwuhahahahaa!!

Seriously, though, a sub is a glorious treasure and part of that sub is his or her mind. If a dominant weren't willing to accept and cherish my mind as an integral part of my package then that's not a dominant that is worth my time.

Now, if that was a "sub" that was telling you that, I'd be happy to introduce her to my brother. He's not a dominant (that I know of) but he sure does have a thing for doormats!

-kitten

[Ragoczy]

I'm definately going to have to agree with the rest here and since Ragoczy isn't home to speak for himself I'll go ahead and chip in that he agrees, too.

There, let whoever told you that a "real" sub can't have their own opinions chew on this "real" sub deciding what her Dominant's opinion is!!

Mwuhahahahaa!!

Seriously, though, a sub is a glorious treasure and part of that sub is his or her mind. If a dominant weren't willing to accept and cherish my mind as an integral part of my package then that's not a dominant that is worth my time.

Now, if that was a "sub" that was telling you that, I'd be happy to introduce her to my brother. He's not a dominant (that I know of) but he sure does have a thing for doormats!

-kitten

My kitten is absolutely correct on what my opinion is.

I do have to admit that this is the most bizarre "you're not a real submissive because..." that I've ever heard.

How, exactly, is one supposed to just arbitrarily change an opinion/belief/viewpoint? I mean, it's possible to give it lip-service, but inside wouldn't you be screaming "Wrong!"? Which wouldn't really be changing the view, so, by this "dominant's" definition, no one can be a "real" submissive.

[MissRora]

To love one's pet is to appreciate and accept them for who they are, religious/political beliefs alike. I would never wish to have a mindless toy. I look for a partner first and foremost. For them to be my pet is a privilege I do not take lightly, they are giving me a gift and I see it as being rude to them to want to change them simply because they have given me such a wonderful gift out of their own free will<3

Just my thoughts on the topic xx

-Miss Rora

[denuseri]

Ditto.....lol, Juicey i think you were not even talking to a dominant so much as a jerk lol

[DowntownAmber]

To choose a sub (to me) is to choose a human being whom you love, adore and respect and to be pleased by the fact that this fine and worthy person is applying the qualities you cherish (and were attracted to in the first place) toward serving you.


If a "Dom" really feels the need to modify the core of his sub's personality, all that tells me is that he never bothered to select someone he appreciated to begin with, and what does that say about how he feels? Not just about his sub, but about himself? *psh* Not my kinda' Dom, sorry...

[DowntownAmber]

To choose a sub (to me) is to choose a human being whom you love, adore and respect and to be pleased by the fact that this fine and worthy person is applying the qualities you cherish (and were attracted to in the first place) toward serving you.


If a "Dom" really feels the need to modify the core of his sub's personality, all that tells me is that he never bothered to select someone he appreciated to begin with, and what does that say about how he feels? Not just about his sub, but about himself? *psh* Not my kinda' Dom, sorry...

[Ragoczy]

On the other hand, if a "true" submissive has to change her political views ... there is an election coming up ...

Maybe I need to get busy ... for the good of the country.

[Ozme52]

Just a question i need a large range of answers for.... Dom/mes: would You have Your subbie/slave change thier point of view and thoughts on politics or religion? slaves/subbies: Would you change your thoughts and views for your Dom/me?

The only reason why i ask is because i was talking with someOne who told me that i could not be "truely" submissive not to change my views on such and told me that i would only be so lucky to find a Master who accepted that.

please give me some point of views... thank You A/all

~juicy

I'll answer even before reading the rest of the posts....


LMAO.

Be true to yourself and you're a "true" sub.
Any "real" dom will appreciate that in you.

[amislaaf]

unless he/she is looking for a mindless sub no reason not to allow sub to form opionions, serivng the master/mistress is more abour respect and wanting to please no change who you really are....

[Ozme52]

Yep. I'm glad to see everyone before me got it right.

[juicysub]

Oh my! thank Y/you A/all for replying!!!!! Personally i do agree with A/all of You... i just needed to kinda know if i was in the wrong here, and i think i was just talking to a jerk, who didnt have a clue on what a true Dom is *giggles* but i just wanted other's points of views! make this a note i wont change those "quirky" things about myself, cuz then i wouldnt be simply me.

Again, thank Y/you to A/all who replied!!!

*hugs and kisses*
~juicy

[damyanti]

Dom/mes: would You have Your subbie/slave change thier point of view and thoughts on politics or religion? slaves/subbies: Would you change your thoughts and views for your Dom/me?
~juicy

If a guy asked me that I would laugh so hard at it his face......and then proceed to eat his ego for breakfast...

Seriously, in my book that would earn him a label of a chauvinistic, domineering jerk...and would completely cool me off...

I am fine with him having opposing views from mine...i even wouldn't mind him spanking me in jest, lol...but I love having intelligent debates...- a person who is dumb doesn't do anything for me (and such a request would get him labeled dumb)-...I would absolutely not stand for someone showing a lack of respect and tolerance for my, or anyone else's, views. It kind of goes into the category...don't date a guy who is rude to waiters.

Then again I only say I am submissive...i never claim to be good at it,

[yummysubmummy]

juicy, I wouldn't even change which football team I support! In Australia football falls somewhere above politics and close to religion...

Seriously though - so many people have said it so much better than I could. *Claps*

[mighty_marc]

Dear Juicysub,
this guy's (or was it a woman? I guess no )statement first of all revealed something about him; namely that he doesn't appreciate you as a person.

Well, in my view the crucial point in a relationship is what both partners are ready to give and asking someone to change in whatever way is such an ugly approach.

Don't pay any attention to this guy's statements: I am sure you will soon be with the person who will just adore your body, your soul and your mind with all your views, hopes and dreams. Don't prevent yourself from finding him soo by spending time with someone who is just not meant to be with you.!


Dear Sivlie,
does your agreement on bopolar's statement, that she would change her view if she was pursuaded in a debate by good arguments, implicitly mean that you have changed your yesterday's opinion for which you have fought so fervently?
I am just teasing: I adore your view so much, as it is shaped by beautiful intentions! I adore you, please catch my virtual kisses.

[Flaming_Redhead]

The only reason why i ask is because i was talking with someOne who told me that i could not be "truely" submissive not to change my views on such and told me that i would only be so lucky to find a Master who accepted that.

please give me some point of views... thank You A/all

~juicy

*dies laughing* A true submissive has the power to negotiate how much or how little of her/his life is controlled. It's not "blanket submission" unless you're a slave.

However, to be truely submissive, one must be inclined or ready to submit, unresistingly or humbly obedient as per dictionary.com. He would only be so lucky to inspire someone to that.

[littlepet]

I think the "true submissive" BS can be seriously damaging to a person. I had a MAJOR epiphany yesterday, in the slap you in the face, holy crap, sense.

I'm deeply submissive. I honestly had no idea.

It's because I'd previously heard so much about what made one a "true submissive" that I figured it was best just to stay out of that chinese finger trap altogether. So I just said (even as recent as yesterday) "I'm not really that submissive, what I am is owned."

While I think that feelings toward one's ownership can deepen and expand, I don't think there are "levels" to being owned. Either you belong to another person or you don't. So knowing that I did was much more comforting and much less of a potential minefield than having to worry whether or not I was a "real and really real true submissive."

What I'm not, is indiscriminately submissive. I'm not a people pleaser in general. I'm submissive to ONE person. And even within that relationship sometimes I do resist. I did not get a lobotomy when I accepted my collar. I will not agree with everything he says, and I will point that out. If I get my ass whipped for how I express myself, I am willing to accept those conditions, but I will not behave like a mindless automaton just so that someone else can "approve" of the "validity" of my ownership/submission.

As years pass and our relationship deepens, my trust in his ownership of me will likewise deepen and resistance will be less and less. But it is a progression. And though we've been together 8 years in a kink/ownership type relationship, we have a very complicated history which has made our journey even to where we are at this time, a very slow one.

Hey Flaming_Redhead, I don't think that being a slave means "blanket submission." Slaves don't always obey, they just understand they will be punished if they don't.

[sisterhoney61 {RW}]

No, I would not change my religious or politcial views just to suit my Master. O/our political views are basically the same and He and I have a lot of really good conversations when it comes to politics. As for religion, I am a Pagan while Master is agnostic and He fully supports my religion, as long as I don't try to "convert" Him, which is something no Pagan would do anyway. Master knows that in my first marriage my ex wouldn't allow me the freedom to express my religion. He was an antheist who thought that any kind of religious expression was wrong. So I couldn't have altar up or display a pentagram or have my books out in the open, etc. Master is the total opposite.

I think to completely change something so important as your religion doesn't mean that you are a "true submissive." I think that it means you're a doormat without a mind or a will of your own.