this could very well be the case. either way it's something etched in my soul—a need and an expression.
i don't disagree with you that D/s dynamics can be very unhealthy, only that examining them requires nuance. and the way they're presented in the trad stuff isn't very healthy at all, imo.
D/s shouldn't be the foundation of a relationship—it's an additional layer to an already healthy, loving relationship.
anyway, thank you very much for the engagement. ^^