Polyamorous. Something Master and I are not.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, polyamory can be defined as the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, romantic can be defined as having an inclination for romance marked by expressions of love.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, a relationship can be defined as a romantic attachment.
Polyamory is a term I have heard for many years now and after much consideration, much reflection on all the definitions I have read, on speaking with those who believe they live a polyamorous life, I would have to say that my desires, my choices, the life I lead would be inappropriately defined as polyamorous. The exchange between me and Master is unique and not shared with any other person regardless of our sexual interactions. Master and I have discussed at great lengths what we want to experience, of all we wish to expose each other to and although there are some differences between our lists, the one topic we do not differ on is love.
I am in love with only one person, Master. I do not wish to be in love with any other nor am I seeking to find any love interests for Master. My love is reserved for him alone just as his is reserved for me. I am not seeking to find another man or woman to be a part of the relationship Master and I share, rather, Master and I are open to exploring sexual proclivities, sexual fantasies with other people, to explore another human being and experience an exchange with that person, such as the exchange we have with pet. Realistically, mine and Master's relationship is one of monogamy.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, monogamy can be defined as the condition or practice of having a single mate during a period of time.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, mate can be defined as either member of a couple and especially a married couple.
Now I am not so foolish nor naïve as to believe that many people define both monogamy and polyamory in very different terms, nor do I believe that there are not dictionaries with alternate definitions as well. I know that through time and experiences, people have altered and or added meanings to such words and I accept that some may not agree with the examples I have provided. Regardless though if one should disagree with the examples I have shared, they do exist, they are valid and they most certainly describe the relationship between me and Master.
The relationship we, (Master and myself) have with pet is just that, a joint relationship. What we share with pet is not individual, we are a union, a couple who participates in a power exchange with pet and although that exchange involves emotion, involves a level of attachment, it does not involve romance, it does not involve love. At the same time though, it does involve care, compassion and friendship all of which allows us to embrace our desires, to participate in a safe and secure environment; one which allows us to control pet, to use pet sexually as well as giving pet the numerous experiences she desires.
Our quest to finding a plaything, a pet, was brought about because both Master and myself wanted to experience new sensations, all of which contain some level of sexual pleasures; however, we were not nor are we seeking to simply have sex with a bunch of people, random or otherwise. The goal to finding a pet was to have someone to train, to control, to play with and have fun with all while appreciating and enjoying each other, (as well as providing a unique experience for someone else). Engaging in random sex is not something either Master or myself tend to participate in which is why neither of us identifies as a swinger, which is what some people have labeled us as.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, a swinger can be defined as one who engages freely in sex.
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, freely can be defined as without restraint or reservation.
Once again, these definitions most certainly do not accurately describe me or Master. Neither me or Master wishes to have sex with just anyone and because we are in a committed relationship and respect each other we do not simply act on impulse, act without speaking with each other, without understanding the other person's views. This does not mean that Master could not have sex with someone without my knowledge, or have sex with someone only to tell me later; however, he and I have spoken about just that said scenario and he understands he would jeopardize our relationship should he engage in said behaviours. And the same goes for me. I am not permitted to have random sex with someone, I would need Master's permission prior; more importantly though, I would not wish to act in such a manner because I value and respect the relationship we share, therefore I would not wish to cause any harm to our intimate dynamics.
To go one step further though, I would not wish to have sex with just "anyone" or with a multiple of "anyone's" because sex for me is something that I explore with someone I trust, someone I have some feelings for and at this particular time is something I wish to experience with only Master. This is where Master and I do vary slightly; however, Master has shared with me more than once that having sex with someone he does not know, with someone he has no feelings for is rather uneventful and lacks in a certain amount of pleasure.
Overall, I am not a big fan of labels, of any kind. I do not believe a label is necessary, for me at least, to know who I am and what I am. I also believe that labels often make it difficult to change, to grow and therefore I try my best to avoid using them both with myself and with others. At the end of the day though, I know what I have with Master, I understand, respect and love Master and know he shares in my sentiments and there truly is nothing else that matters.
~His
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Sunday,February 7,2010 at 4:35 pm
Wednesday,February 10,2010 at 4:53 pmInferno
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Yep, labels don’t work and people just don’t fall into categories that easy. We are all so different and we all life in shades of grey… not black and white.
Wednesday,February 10,2010 at 6:56 pmHis Only
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Inferno
Thanks for stopping by. Labels are negative posters hanging above all our heads putting us in incomplete boxes. Thank you for your words. I do hope you comment again when you feel the desire to share.
~His
Monday,February 8,2010 at 11:51 amDanny
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Your writings are so inspirational, and you have encouraged me to look beyond the labels that society affixes to us. I’m touched by how well you know yourself, and like Tina and SubButterfly, I agree that knowing yourself is the most important thing of all.
Monday,February 8,2010 at 12:03 pmHis Only
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Danny,
I am humbled again by such generous words. I feel honoured that you consider my writings to be inspirational for you and I hope that you take from them all you desire. I do not claim to be any form of an expert in any area of life; however, I am learning about myself and have taken a great deal of time understanding myself and accepting myself. (This is a long process, never ending and I am enjoying the journey, bumps and all.)
“Labels disable” as I often have heard and speak. I believe that we are too complicated and yet too simple to have any label dictate who we are, what we are since we are ever growing.
I wish you a wonderful journey and that you find comfort and happiness within yourself and that you take pleasure in the person you are.
Thank you for your comment.
~His
Monday,February 8,2010 at 5:00 amsub butterfly
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I very much have enjoyed reading some of your posts and this one in particular I found interesting for many reasons.
Sir and I identify as poly because that is the “label” that best fits our relationship and beliefs when trying to describe ourselves to others but even then it tries to fit us within a predefined box and we most certainly do not as we are a unique dynamic as are you and your master, as are every other relationship.
I can very much relate to so much of what you wrote and I do applaud your sense of self, your sense of who you are and in knowing exactly what your relationship is…to you… because in the end that is the most important thing of all and it defies a label nor should it need one.
I am enjoying reading of your journey
sb
Monday,February 8,2010 at 8:08 amHis Only
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sub butterfly,
to begin, thank you for your comment I do appreciate other peoples views whether they are similar to mine or completely different, it is always good to be open to a new point of view.
I understand using labels when trying to explain your lifestyle with other like minded individuals. There are many times when I will use certain labels as well simply because it is easier, more convenient to do so. With that said, it is one of my biggest pet peeves to be placed in a box of definitions because I truly believer every person is beyond a label, beyond a title.
I agree with you that knowing what my relationship is, you knowing what your relationship is, truly is all that matters.
Thank you for sharing. I look forward to your comments should you desire to stop by again.
~His
Sunday,February 7,2010 at 8:15 pm~tina
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i detest labels! They are very confining and do deter growth. i am very surprised and refreshed at how well you know your emotions. i don’t know myself nearly as well as you have come to know yourself and yet it is what i aim for.
~tina
Sunday,February 7,2010 at 8:18 pmHis Only
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~tina,
truly I am humbled by your words and I thank you for being so generous with your compliments. Interestingly I believe I am only just now starting to understand my emotions; however, I have come across many friends, friends who I have known for fifteen years or more who have said almost the same thing so I must be doing something right when it comes to assessing and understanding myself.
I have faith that with time and some patience, you will understand your emotions, that you will know yourself exceptionally well. Until then, enjoy the journey, it can be remarkable.
Oh and labels suck. he he
~His