We always talk about “signs of a terrible Dom” so let’s talk about some signs of an actually good Dom
- They ask you about your day: They show compassion and actually want to listen about how your day went
- They ALWAYS want to keep fields of communication open: Whether you’re in the middle of a kinky-as-fuck scene or you two are in a heated argument, the means of communication is ALWAYS open. Once you give your safe word, IT IS DONE
- Aftercare is a top priority. No matter what this is for you in particular, they put a lot of emphasis on aftercare (cuddling, movie watching, bath time, etc.)
- They aren’t afraid to scold you when you actually mess up. Sometimes we fuck up, both with our dynamics or we screwed up something at work or school. Doms will scold you, put also help cheer you up and might even offer ways to make it positive
- Sex might be apart of the dynamic, but it’s not the focus. I get the fact some people get involved with other BDSM partners for the sole reason of sex, but outside of those VERY SPECIFIC DYNAMICS, sex is NOT the sole focus. It might be a fun “add on”, but it’s NOT the primary objective (penetrative sex or other forms of sex acts).
- They are concerned for your safety, but don’t overdo it. They want you safe, but don’t take it to the paranoid level where they need to track every little thing you do.
- They respect your privacy. EVERYONE has secrets (”skeletons in your closest”), even among romantic partners who have been partners for a long time, people have stuff they just don’t feel comfortable confessing every little thing in their life. A respectful Dom understands this and doesn’t need to go spying on you or attempt to invade your privacy (track internet history, track phone usage, track where you’ve been, etc.)
- They trust you. A Dom who doesn’t trust you will purposely try to fuck up the relationship/dynamic, they will show severe jealousy, and other negative aspects. A Dom that trusts you will respect YOU as a person as well as you to keep your word on different things.
- When disagreements happen, they use constructive language. There is not a healthy relationship on this earth that is 100% argument/disagreement free. However, whenever these do happen, it is NOT a “me against you” style argument (”I WON THE ARGUMENT”, none of that). It is done in a way with minimal accusatory/hurtful statements
- They respect your hard limits. Doms know hard limits don’t mean “convince me”. They know to stay the fuck away from hard limits with a ten foot freaking pole.
Something I strive for
^Amen 💜
I mean I don’t need a list to tell me I have an amazing Dom but, I do. Trust and communication is everything. I am really really lucky. I can tell him anything, and In return, he does the same for me. I can also trust that it will stay private.
Consent is also huge to him. Consent doesn’t just mean sexual either. Consent is important and necessary in other ways as well. Thank you Daddy 🙂
^relationshipgoals 💜💜
It’s fun for me, reading lists like this and going, “Yep, I knew I found a good one.” Just confirmation of what I already know.
But for those Doms out there looking for your someone, this is some good advice.
I already knew I had a very good Domme in @askjeeveshypno. But this is a good list! I can tell because She got 10/10. <3