Master/slave Mastery: Updated handbook of concepts, approaches, and practices

by Robert J. Rubel

The in-love stage lasts anywhere from a few months to a few years and is characterized by both partners doing the best they can to overlook or to lessen the habits/behaviors of the other

person that don’t fit the fantasy image that they have created in their minds of how this other person should behave.

Love is the steady-state emotion that takes over after the in-love stage wears out.

Some believe that love contaminates Master’s ability to make emotionally-pure decisions.

Your own understanding of love changes as you gain more personal experience.

There can be substantial differences between Master’s love and slave’s love. The Master is more likely to love the slave—rather than be in love with the slave. The slave is more likely to fall in love with Master. This situation, where the Master "loves” the slave and the slave is "in love" with the Master can lead to some potential misunderstandings and stress unless discussed openly and with truthfulness.

Eros: Eros is amorous love that covers everything from queasy stomachs and warm fuzzy feelings

to strong sensual passion.

If you’re having a good time, you’ve got eros, but any hurtful word or deed will cause it to evaporate. Second, it’s perception-based. If you, yourself, perceive a setting to be romantic, it is. However, the minute your partner articulates that they don’t think it’...

“Master, with respect, Sir, I cannot fulfill the terms you are proposing, Sir,”

Principles of a Good Relationship ✍🏾 Good rules to live by

I’d urge you to create a formal daily ceremony to enable you to become centered and express your gratitude; ceremony will help you with this process.

Learn to watch your response.

Self-Discipline and Emotional Control.