In a Relationship, are you the submissive or dominating type?
By maria1081
@maria1081 (1251)
Philippines
December 29, 2009 10:04am CST
The issue of being submissive or dominating in a relationship is a fact. Some relationship survives and many relationship failed. I always wanted a relationship that meet halfways and be able to reconcile differences.
In a Realtionship you had before or the one you are having right now, most of the time are you the submissive or dominating type of lover?
3 responses
@pillow08 (97)
• Philippines
29 Dec 09
I am submissive by choice. I don't like men who'd do my every bidding. No challenge there for me. I had suitors who'd do everything for me no matter how inconvenient it is just to please me. I ended up getting bored with them.
Ideally, relationships should always be give and take. However, in reality, one party is always bound to be a little bit more dominating.
I believe that if both parties are dominating, there would always be fights and misunderstanding; If both parties are submissive, the relationship would be too plain, and might lose its course along the way.
@maria1081 (1251)
• Philippines
1 Jan 10
do you think such a partner still exist? LOL. That spicie is near to extinction (i'll give my 2 cents).
@pillow08 (97)
• Philippines
2 Jan 10
Which one? Finding a partner that complements us? That was typo, by the way. I meant "complement" as in complete or supplement. Either way, I think a partner that gives us "compliment"is not extinct, especially with the abundance of players, you'll never run out of men giving out compliments. hahahha. Seriously, communication in a relationship is important, if your partner isn't the type to give compliments when it's due and you find that frustrating you could: (1) tell him and discuss it (2) just accept the fact that your partner is not vocal. This is where finding a partner that "complements" us comes in. It comes with maturity and understanding so that couples could work things out -- give and take. However, one party is bound to give more or take more.
@divineathena (1746)
• United States
30 Jan 10
Hi Maria,
I am submissive by nature and I like when man takes control in bed and advices me in certain aspects of my life. In my past relationship I reluctantly had to be dominant because I felt my ex was not meeting up to my expectations and it just annoyed me. He was a good man though. I have no complaint against him. In my current relationship everything is equally distributed since both of us are submissive. And we have understood that in a healthy relationship the two people should not try dominating each other, but be best friends. So in everything we do we make sure that things are kept equal. While sometimes I advice him in some matters, he does the same for me. Even when we eat together things are kept equal. For instance, if I am making the meal he would get drinks and dessert for us. In bed we equally pleasure each other. So this relationship is very satisfying and happy for both of us.
@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
29 Dec 09
hello maria!
i think i am more of a submissive type! yeah, i always respect my man and i don't want to be the dominating one in the relationship...i am submissive but not to the extent of being a martyr or looking like a fool...
i know when to talk & when not to talk...i am just glad that my man is also considerate & kind to me, he hears my opinions and respect it as well...
when there's some issues that we need to fixed in our relationship, i still have the voice, we share opinions and come out with a decision...but whatever decision he made, as long as its fair, i will go with him...
but there are times, to some issues, i just tell my opinion but the final ay will be his...and i will respect & accept it...
good day!