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felt like it was time to refresh this piece. wrote from my lived experience this time. :3

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships

if your frame for loving a woman is rooted primarily in what she does for you, then you need to rethink your concept of love

#relationships #love

one of the bitterest discoveries of life is realizing that being loved well doesn't solve your issues. instead, it just makes them more visible...

#love #relationships

i used to think that being a good sub meant not express my true feelings to avoid making waves and be "stable." but this was terribly wrong.

it pulled me away from the relationship because all #relationships encounter friction, an #FLR is no exception.

the useful skill to learn was how to share honest thoughts, concerns, desires without breaking the dynamic. that kind of communication builds intimacy and trust.

it feels safer hiding within the implicit

but true safety is created through making the implicit explicit

#relationships

this is important bc if what you give has strings attached or She feels like She has to accept, then it will feel like taking instead of receiving.

there's a huge distinction between receiving and taking. taking feels passive and disconnected or transactional; receiving is something that is active participation.

#relationships

questions a good sub must always ask himself:

• am i giving in a way that She can receive, not take?
• or am i giving in a way that's really about me?

#FLR #relationships

gentlemen, it's essential that you learn to indulge and find joy in the "frivolous" things that a woman decorates her life with. these are the things that make life worth living. :3

#relationships

kneeling in an FLR is not just a hierarchical recognition of authority or merely power dynamic play. in other words, it's not a one-sided give and take.

at its core, it's a mutual act of giving and receiving. i don't "give" to Her my "submission" or recognition. instead She givesand i receivea space that nourishes me. that fills me. that grounds and calms me. a space where i can express my devotion in the way my soul craves.

#relationships #FLR #mutuality

i love the premise of this post because it highlights the importance of emotional maturity and not being reactive to a partner's wounds or strong emotions.

though, instead of controlling the environment, i think of it as a steady presence of love. instead of a thermostat, i think of a fireplace~ warm, inviting, steady, and available.

for example, if my Wife is cold and distant, i give Her the space She needs, and my loving service and attentiveness is consistent enough to warm Her when She's ready.

if She's fiery and hot? my patience and love remains available for Her to freely express Herself and cool down. because Her emotions are valid and aren't something to be managed.

this perspective maintains your partner's agency. and instead of viewing her as something to respond to, you view her as a person to love and remain present for through difficult emotions.

#relationships

no one wants to make decisions all the time that just sounds exhausting. and everyone needs to be motivated a little sometimes because we all need help.

this is no different in an FLR.
because an FLR is still a partnership (just an asymmetric one).

so even as a submissive, it's still part of my service to be capable of making decisions when my Partner feels indifferent, or just wants relief, or just feels like delegating. and to be Her greatest cheerleader when She needs motivation.

however, the difference resides in that when She entrusts me with a decision, i understand and pursue Her preferences over my own (ideally, they're internalized so well that there is little difference).

understanding that Her delegation is an act of trust and not a transfer of authority is the practice of a good boy.

#FLR #relationships

when i say that my Wife enjoys torturing me, based on what i post you might imagine something sensual, or whips and rope or something like that. but nah.

but what it really looks like is She just has me wash and dry a pair of kitchen shears so She can open a popsicle for the little one, then throw them right back into the dirty sink. :/

#love #relationships

if you want to give your kids everything, make sure that one of thise things is a loving relationship between two adults that is alive and thriving

#parenting #relationships

in a long-term relationship, everything spontaneous between a couple has already happened. the gap between intimacy and eroticism must be closed through intention.

#relationships

the practice, the art of submission is in the ability to let go of control without losing yourself, to surrender your authority without abdicating your responsibility, and to serve with integrity.

#FLR #relationships

being yourself doesn't mean staying yourself, staying fixed.

being yourself involves growing and changing~ even for another.

to love and be loved demands transformation. :3

#growth #relationships #love

loving and honoring someone's inner child doesn't involve treating them like a child. wanting to be nurtured and cared for is simply a part of a loving connection.

wanting to be treated like a child—to escape responsibility entirely—is not "submissive." it means there is still an unresolved wound that needs to heal.

there's a meaningful difference between relinquishing and escaping.

#love #relationships

being married is so awesome. there's always something to do. never a moment of boredom. ^___^

#marriage #relationships

intrigue isn't something that has to be made through hiding and concealment in a relationship. #intrigue emerges between a soul that keeps unfolding, ever-deepening, and a soul devoted enough to keep noticing. no matter how intimately entangled they may be.

#relationships

the bittersweet lesson of the submissive is to understand that the role doesn't involve pushing or expecting that She speak your language, but learning Hers and serving from there.

#FLR #relationships

the practice of a good sub is learning to let go of the outcomes of Your service.

which is essentially finding joy in the act of serving and letting the act speak for itself, removing yourself as much as possible.

which simply means leaving the space for Her to see what She sees, when She wants to see it. silence is trust.

#FLR #relationships

there comes a point as a sub when you've integrated who you are and how you love so well that there is no more "submissive" you and "normal" you—there's just you.

and at that point, when you've known someone so well, that love, that submission, just kind of flows instead of needing thought or effort, like it functions at a more instinctual level.

you don't have to always seek clarity about what She wants, because you know what She values and wants prioritized. you no longer have to think about where to sit in a room with Her, because your body knows where She wants you placed.

alignment with Her begins to feel like a part of who you are.

#FLR #relationships #love

it can never be understated just how important intention is in a relationship~

as a sub, there is a huuuuuuge difference between cleaning the floors hoping She will notice (and praise/reward) and cleaning the floors because that's where She walks, and Her path should be smooth.

there's also a difference between "i do it because i should do it," and "i do it because She deserves it."

the energy and intention in an action are everything.

#FLR #relationships

the sweet spot for a subby hubby is when his service is as essential and weightless as the very air She breathes. a welcomed presence that's not imposed, but greatly missed.

#FLR #relationships

one of the best skills i've learned as a subby boy (and my relationship in general) is learning how to be at peace with silence in the relationship. a lot of that is trusting Her to know my worth without having to spell it out.

#FLR #relationships

what i think about when i get the wrong item at the grocery store >.<

#FemaleLedRelationship #FLR #relationships #mindfulness

my experience of submission within an #FLR

#FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #love

this is called nonsense.

it implies that women don't inherently have strength—that power is something given to her by a man. but women are fierce, determined, intelligent, loving, and capable of great things without a man.

it implies that love weakens a man. but in my experience, i have discovered (and still discovering) greater strength within myself through loving (and learning to love) Her.

if anything, it's the reverse.

but there is no exchange in love. there is only love. and love makes us stronger. it's more like a synergy of power than an exchange.

#love #relationships

some guys "provide" because they believe it grants them access and means they're in charge.

i "provide" because i believe Her presence demands offering and it is an expression of my gratitude.

same motions; totally different energy.

#FLR #love #gratitude #relationships

the cool thing about being a sub in an #FLR is that i can express feelings of overwhelm, struggle, and stress to my Wife without fear. and be loved and respected for it.

no need to worry about saving face or holding "frame" or whatever that is. no need to hold it in and let it simmer into anger or avoidant tendencies. no need to allow it to bleed into family life and work relationships.

just honest #vulnerability and #love.

#relationships

sometimes i remind my Wife of how much She's helped me grow. just because.

if you have a lady, take a moment to express how grateful you are for her being in your life. <3

#relationships #marriage

submission to a Woman is a way of holding yourself to a higher standard.

the higher Her expectations of you, the higher Her standards are, the more belief and trust in you She to fulfill and meet them.

in this way, submission becomes a path of ascending. devotion to Her calls you upward.

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships

unsolicited #marriage advice for men: never stop dating and flirting with her—maintain that mindset. ensure she feels cherished and desired everyday.

#relationships

ugh i'll be on a business trip next week and i'm going to miss Wifey and the little one so much. i feel a pang of anxiety.

when you are away from your loved ones, how do you stay connected? what does it look like for you?

#relationships #asknostr

i love how all of these responses are centered around integrity and emotional stability <3

#relationships

create and nurture a space for Her to freely be, not one that limits or defines Her.

admire Her in that space.

behold the beauty of Her becomings and transformations.

#FLR #relationships

it takes more to be a good sub than just saying "yes, Ma'am." there's also the follow through, and that's where the magic happens.

because each follow through, each kept promise, each truthful action reminds Her nervous system that She's not just building a life with Her good boy, but a man She can trust and rely on.

#FLR #relationships

ladies~ do you find innocence in a man (a partner) something attractive or wholesome or refreshing?

or not at all?

#asknostr #relationships

be intentional with your attention

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #mindset

do you find empathy a rare trait in others? do you find it easy or difficult to be empathetic to others?

#relationships #asknostr

a man isn't a loser or weak for wanting to serve a woman. there's so much empowerment in wanting to please your partner, and pride in being seen and recognized for it.

what makes a man weak is disguising his selfishness as service.

#FLR #relationships

one of the biggest breakthroughs for me as a submissive partner—or just a partner in general—was learning how to keep my heart soft during tense, frustrating, or even painful moments.

what would, in the past, result in turning away from each other becomes a possibility to face each other instead and understand each other on a deeper level.

#relationships

gentlemen: what makes you feel safe enough to open up emotionally in a relationship?

#relationships #asknostr

just riffing off this~

looking back, i think most of the turbulence, conflict, misunderstanding, hurt in my relationship experience manifested from secrecy—specifically emotional secrecy (or ignorance)—which is rooted in a fear of vulnerability...

#relationships

ladies~ have you lost respect for, or did you think less of a guy after seeing him cry? not just any guy—specifically, a significant other.

why or why not?

is it contextual?

#asknostr #relationships #vulnerability

true presence is the willingness and courage to stay in the moment when nothing can be fixed or solved

#relationships

a rumination on what my understanding of presence is—a piece of my journey.

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #masculinity #presence #grownostr

#relationships

pro tip: if the Woman you love asks you for something, it is a gift—She's giving you an opportunity to be meaningful to Her. prioritize it. :3

#relationships

subby-boy energetics 101

#relationships

FLR tip no. 41:

• submission requires devotion, not appeasement.

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #masculinity

some people idealize the chase because they don't understand how to dance

#relationships

FLR tip no. 13:

• your masculinity should be refined in submission, not discarded. it is essential.

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #masculinity

in an FLR, the purpose of a man's surrender isn't to make a Woman more "dominant," it's purpose is to make a space where She feels free in Her own nature.

#FLR #relationships

honestly, as a man, this is precisely why all your beautiful, sexual energy should be held and saved for your Wife. She deserves the entirety of your soul—not its leftovers.

#relationships

FLR tip no. 41:

• submission requires deference, not appeasement.

appeasement manifests through fear of discomfort. it's an offering of peace through self-erasure; essentially an attempt to avoid or dismiss that discomfort through emotional absence. this feels less safe to Her because it signals instability; the motive is self-protection.

healthy submission repairs and stabilizes the connection. it signals safety and harmony through accountability—which becomes an offering of peace through steady presence; the motive is reconnection.

in this way appeasement makes deference a selfish plea: "i'm sorry. please don't be upset so i won't feel this discomfort."

whereas submission makes deference into emotional presence: "i'm sorry. i care about your comfort. i want to make it right for You."

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #appeasement #deference #submission

how you think of yourself matters:

if you view yourself as unworthy of love, you will be unable to give it or receive it.

this is especially important for a submissive because feelings unworthiness will turn service into a transaction instead of the gift of devotion that it should be.

#FLR #relationships

deep connection necessitates dependency.

to want; to desire. to depend upon another. and to expect nothing.

in a desire to be self-sufficient, the only thing worth sustaining is found deficient.

#relationships #vulnerability

nightly checklist:

• put little one to sleep
• toss Her towel in dryer
• tidy up room
• refill Her stanley cup
• complete any loose ends
• wait for Her shower to end
• bring Her warm towel
• 20 minutes+ foot massage
• check-in / sweet nothings
• my own shower
• light rubs while She falls asleep
• zzzzzz

#FLR #marriage #relationships

FLR tip no. 23:

• submission is not: "this is what i do because She makes me. because it appeases Her. because it works."

• submission is: "this is what i do because i love Her. i adore Her. i prioritize Her. and that is my pleasure."

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships

"he sets the tone in the relationship" "she sets the tone in the relationship"

no no no a relationship is a partnership; the "tone" is co-created. both partners are adults and have agency.

the idea is harmony.

#relationships

being the submissive in an #FLR doesn't mean i forsake leadership, nor does it mean that i "offload" my responsibilities.

the knight stabilizes and holds the Queendom together. :3

#FemaleLedRelationship #relationships

the more i experience and see others throughout the world, the more i come to realize that an FLR isn't just an expression of a relationship, but the foundation of a natural order on which a healthy relationship can be built upon.

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships

was thinking about this post all day. and i have to say, the description regarding that feeling of infatuation in this post is so well put. for me, this is very similar in how i experience surrender—falling into infatuation, teetering on obsession, drowning in devotion—meow yes...

that feeling... of eagerness to please. of recklessness to provide. of complete enchantment from but a glimpse of Her eyes; and the way the light hits them in a certain way, illuminating Her beauty in what is just a mundane moment...

however...

first, i have to feel like that such a level of vulnerability and surrender are welcomed, valued, and has a safe place with Her; which takes a foundation of trust... deep trust.

and that trust is what makes it possible to keep that mindset of devotion present even after seeing Her "flawed humanity." because it's no longer a response, but an active choice—a baseline.

#flr #love #romance #passion #relationships

what means more to you in a relationship: political "principles" or deep connection?

or

do you consider political principles to be a prerequisite for love?

#relationships #asknostr

being in submission to the right Woman will inspire tremendous growth within a man. She doesn't want him to suppress himself; She demands his full potential.

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #growth

marriage isn't so much about leadership as it is about serving and supporting.

#marriage #relationships

gentlemen: what kinds of things do you do for your wife/gf that make you desirable to her?—not sexually, but in a more intimate fashion. what do you offer to her that makes you desirable and irreplaceable?

#relationships #marriage #asknostr

does anyone still get the butterflies when asking their Wife out on a date..?

#asknostr #relationships

repoasting for the weekend crew. felt like something worth sharing.

:3

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #integrity #love #longform #grownostr

had a lot of thoughts about integrity lately and how much my relationship has changed over the years. so i figured i'd put them into something and share.

let me know what you think ^.^

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #relationships #integrity #love #longform #grownostr

"And there is a difference between coercing someone Taking advantage of their weakness... Taking their power... Versus receiving it."

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationships #relationships #choice #consent #quotes #grownostr

good boy energy isn't simply comply, comply, comply. good boy energy is where all of his actions begin and end with these words written in his heart: "i love Her"

#FLR #FemaleLedRelationship #love #relationships #grownostr

integrity is the alignment between your words, actions, and energy.

integrity requires clarity within yourself. without it, even doing the "right things" will have an emotional hesitance within it.

you can't fully choose another until you fully choose yourself.

#relationships #love #integrity

some insights about consistent, intentional connection in relationships.

feedback is always welcome ^^

#relationships #love #initmacy #connection #longform #grownostr