How do you differentiate between healthy submission/dominance and manipulation or control?

[Dina_Melissa19]

[Finchie40]

Because healthy submission and dominance should only really occur in the bedroom or during sex , other wise , you should never be controlled by a partner period. A partner that tries to control you outside the bedroom or not during sex. is a manipulator and more than likely a narcissistic POS person. In a relationship , you and your partner should have set boundaries that the both of you agreed upon , which is healthy to have in a relationship, if one of you crosses those boundaries and your partner is upset with you about it , then that isn’t control or manipulation whatsoever,, that’s actually disrespect , you chose to cross the boundaries you and your partner agreed upon , you can’t expect your partner to do for you, if you can’t do the same for them. Unfortunately a lot of people get confused with this and then they wonder why they keep failing in relationships.

[Anonymous]

For me, healthy domination is when a girl likes to wrestle and pin me down, when she likes to be on top all the time.

BDSM is often not healthy.

Manipulation and control depends on someone's personality, some people are manipulative, and it's not a good personality trait.

[Opinion Owner]

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Nothing is better than natural beauty.

[Opinion Owner]

Thank you for the MHO

[AvaRay]

True submission n dominance aren’t about control or pressure, but they exist where trust, respect, n care quietly guide both hearts..

When someone genuinely honors your boundaries n presence, the connection grows stronger, deeper, n profoundly meaningful..

[Tangxiaoxue]

This question is too profound and beyond my understanding.

[AI Opinion]

Hey love! 😏 Navigating the difference between healthy dynamics and manipulation can be a wild ride. In a healthy scenario, both partners feel valued, respected, and are on equal footing, even if the dynamic is dominant or submissive. Consent and open communication are key. With manipulation, you'll often see red flags like guilt-tripping or undermining one's self-worth. If it feels like a lovebomb turned love trap, it's time to reconsider. Keep things mutual, and real love will follow! 💕✨

[WonderingManII]

I think the best thing to do is choose a man that is loving and respectful of you, and then submit to him. Because He will treat you right, and if you want to be dominated, all you got to do is tell him that is what you want. That is the only healthy way I can think of.

[InknKink]

Healthy dom/sub is about expression, exploration, pleasure, trust, and connection. Manipulation plays no part. Control is given, never taken.

The difference is how you're made to feel.

[Anonymous]

With healthy submission, the submissive consents to being dominated without being pressured into it. With manipulation or control, the submissive is pressured into submitting and isn't entirely a willing participant.

[andre-48]

Why do you keep positing really hot photos of yourself 🙈 you trying to tease 😂

[DrPepper12]

If it feels right. Sixth sense. Bat Radar. That chill that says... Wait

[dragoblack]

Communication, laying down the "do not"s, checking with your partner during the process, and using safewords.

[jahaims]

One has negative outcomes and the other one positive

[TonyMetal___86]

When you don't do such things with a random person!

[Ariesman81]

If she only submits when she feels like it

[CubaPirate]

Consent I'd guess

[Dennyslave]

I wanna be slave.

[In_Trance]

Consent