Dominant, or Domineering?
I was scrolling back through my archives and I came across an ask from another blog where someone was inquiring about signs that a man was not a Dominant, but simply domineering. I think itâs a really important, and very interesting question, and so I thought Iâd like to take a stab at answering. There are a lot of posts out there about how to spot a real Dominant, but so long as there are subs out there struggling to tell the difference I think there canât be too many.
To be domineering is to assert your will over another person in an aggressive or arrogant way. To be a Dominant is to be a caregiver. Someone who thrives on leading by gaining the trust and devotion of someone who wishes to follow. It sounds simple to tell them apart on paper, but reality isnât always that black and white, and some people talk a really good game, so how can you tell the difference?
A domineering man will only make his rules all about his pleasure. They may read as a list of fetishes. Heâs concerned about how often you shave your cunt, but not how often you see the doctor.
A Dominant man will make rules for his pleasure, and your betterment. He cares about which panties you wear, but also how much sleep you get each night. He encourages you to have goals and helps you accomplish them through his rules.
A domineering man will not go out of his way to let you know that you are loved and cherished. His praise comes in the form of âyouâre so hot when you do thatâ, and âI love when you gag on meâ.
A Dominant man will make sure you know he respects you as a person and supports your accomplishments. âIâm so proud of you for interviewing for the promotion at workâ, and âI appreciate that you tried, I know that was hard for youâ.
A domineering man will not want to explain his decisions, or discuss his reasoning. He may become angry when you question him, and tell you that itâs not your place.
A Dominant man is open to meta-talks. He will not allow you to question every tiny decision, but itâs important to him to address your concerns. Heâs not afraid to share his thinking because he has your best interest at heart.
A domineering man doesnât show interest in making decision that donât affect him. Heâll choose your panties, but doesnât really care when you ask him what you should do about that friend who is feeling neglected.Â
A Dominant man wants to help calm your mind, and is happy to help you make even mundane decisions. He has no problem choosing where to eat tonight, or telling you if you should accept the invite to that party.
A domineering man will be concentrated on making you the âperfect subâ. He may be overly concerned with your ability to deep throat and unreasonably strict with your diet and exercise program.
A Dominant man accept and loves the person you are, and wants to help you meet your goals. He helps you with your diet because he wants for you to be healthy, not skinny, or because YOU expressed a desire for change.
A domineering man will limit your contact with others, especially others in the BDSM community. Heâs scared youâll find out that thereâs more out there than what heâs offering. Heâs jealous, and resents the time you spend with friends and family.
A Dominant man know he can not be your everything and encourages you to learn. He recognizes the value of other relationship and only limits them when there are red flags, or past problems. He encourages you to learn and grow in your understanding of D/s relationships.
A domineering man demands. He raises his voice, doesnât say please, and doesnât thank you for the things you do.
A Dominant man leads by making you want to follow. He knows that trust is earned and isnât put off by the effort.
A domineering man gives his time only when it is convenient for him to do so. Domineering man isnât concerned with calming you before a medical procedure or exam. He cancels plans with you when something better to do comes up.
A Dominant man makes you a priority. He sets aside his plans to care for you when you are in need. That doesnât mean he drops everything because you want company, but when youâre genuinely having a hard time you donât have to question if heâll be there for you.
Do all domineering men do all of the things I stated? No, itâs not that simple, but theyâre good reference points. Itâs about intent. A domineering man is out to fulfill his own desires, and a Dominant man gains his pleasure from successfully providing for the needs and desires of both parties. Will Dominant men sometimes say the things domineering men do? Yes! But domineering men will not also behave as Dominant men do, because Dominant men have broader goals. A Dominant man will but his desires above yours, but he will never put his desires above your needs.
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