SusanofO
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Does this have anything to do with his being possibly Polyamorous (you think he might be, and maybe just hasn't told you, or you didn't ask - or both), and you being Monogamous? This distinction is a major belief difference kind of thing that people need to discuss with eachother within a D/s relationship, in my opinion. In my experience, people either agree with the idea of being Polyamourous, or not, and there isn't much "in-between" as far as that goes (but that isn't to say they don't sometimes change their opinion about it.) This can become a huge bone of contention in some relationships, and I think if it is in yours, you definitely need to decide which you are most comfortable with (although I think that might already be clear) - his possibly believing in Polyamory, or not (as well as what you believe yourself). I don't necessarily think simply spanking someone else constitutes Polyamory, I mean, people do attend "play parties" where lots of people can spank eachother's partners, for instance - but, to some people, this just might be considered to be "Poly" behavior (I usually consider Poly to be actually having sex with more than one partner, or being "committed" in a BDSM relationship with more than one partner, anyway). My own profile states I am interested in Poly (possibly) but I've never practiced it in real-life. And if it truly bothered a partner of mine, I wouldn't engage in it. In case you do consider spanking to be "Poly", there are plenty of Monogamous Doms out there who say they don't "share" (sexually) their partners, either (should that idea ever come up with your current partner) that you can partner with instead, probably (who don't want to spank other people). Spanking is a BDSM activity, and all BDSM relationships do not automatically include sex. But I digress... Even if this isn't how you perceive what is happening, I think you need to decide what you want to do about it (like maybe leave? Or just deal with it and stay). *As far as the showing your pics on the Internet goes, he should be smart enough to realize that a "No" from you means "No", whether he is your Dom, or Master, or not. Given the precarious (make that non-existent) legal status of BDSM relationships ("slavery" isn't legally a recognized status) - when it comes to things like custody of UMs (unmentionables, a.k.a children - for divorcing partners with a proclivity for BDSM activity - usually gaining custody can be a battle, if it's made public by a viscious and-or anti-BDSM spouse) - *then I'd think it would be quite a gamble for him to bank on a judge deciding that, simply because he's your "Master" - it is therefore okay for him to spread pics of your naked ass all over the Internet, despite your protests. Plus (and more importantly), court cases have been settled already in this area (and the outcomes that I've read have mostly favored the persons who initially said "No, don't publish my pics on the Internet".) If he has any brains, and doesn't want to possibly be sued, he won't do it - if you don't want him to do it. End of story. You may want to mention that to him. Or maybe he wants to find out "the hard way." Good luck. - Susan
< Message edited by SusanofO -- 8/1/2007 1:46:08 AM >
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