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I'm a vanilla guy in long term relationship with a Dom woman.  For years it seemed that a vanilla relationship was all we needed.  But recently she has returned to her BDSM roots and it has me confused.  I know virtualy nothing about the lifestyle except what is portrayed in the media ( movies, porn, magazines, ect.).  She has a background where she has been it the lifestyle for years.  She is still learning and has a decent grasp of what she wants out of the lifestyle.  My question is this how can a relationship like this work?  Is it even possible?  I love this woman but I am confused and a little suspicious about her motives when it comes to being a Dom, and what her relationships with her subs might do to our relationship.  Please help.

Thanks,
Pat

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there is a book out there you can order on line it is called When you love someone who is kinky.  

As well I know in my life that having a Dom outside of out relationship helped things at home, but we where open as to what needs where filled and where and what I still needed from my hubby at home.  You have to communicate and be open and work together.  Dig in and learn all you can about the lifestyle and start attending local munches and gatherings get to know others in the lifestyle and well you will grow and learn.  It might not be for you but it will give you a better understanding into your wife.

I hope that this helps you some,

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Life questions in the area of D/s and real life relationships. I have been active in the Lifestyle for over 18 years and live it real time. Active in local munches for the last 16 years. Have practical life experiences that have brought me to a greater understanding of my self and the lifestyle. There is some part or aspect of the lifestyle in each part of my day. I am constantly thinking about something in the lifestyle. There is no part of my day that is not centered around the D/s lifestyle.

Experience

I have been active in the community for over 19 years. I have been helping people for the last 14 years on a number of boards. And I write articles for different on line as well other D/s publications. Have a published book and am now working on the second one. Helping other as well promoting the lifestyle in a healthy, safe way is what I want to keep trying to do.

Organizations
Spokane Power Exchange. Salem OR area...Wet Spot

Publications
D/s World .... Fbot..."The Subbie Journal" www.Fetlife.com

Education/Credentials
I have finished my Master's degree and have spent a great deal of time in the fields of physiology. And I did a D/s study for my Master's thesis, and I was surprised with the out come. D/s views may not be defined but most all relationships have some aspect of them. Have a D/s book "The subbie Journal? in it's third printing.

Awards and Honors
I have several for best article of the month from D/s World.

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