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		<title>Why This, Why Now?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the last decade, I have noticed with some alarm that in the leather community it is often people who have never had a healthy M/s relationship who are teaching classes on Master/slave relationship dynamics.  
Often these are people who have never worn or given a collar or tags, they have a complete inability to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the last decade, I have noticed with some alarm that in the leather community it is often people who have never had a healthy M/s relationship who are teaching classes on Master/slave relationship dynamics.  </p>
<p>Often these are people who have never worn or given a collar or tags, they have a complete inability to communicate with their dominant, they may abuse drugs or alcohols, or perhaps they are entertaining.   </p>
<p>Why would a community of people that pride themselves on their openness, their integrity, their ability to communicate needs clearly, give the privilege of teaching workshops on how to have successful M/s or D/s relationships to someone who has never had a successful relationship?  I find this alarming because the question begs to be asked – “Can people who need help getting their relationship on the right footing rely on the things they are taught in these classes?”</p>
<p>It does not matter if a person is a community “personality.”  If they have been unable to communicate clearly with their own partners – what can they teach anyone else about “communications?”  Theory, I guess.</p>
<p>If they have never worn the collar of a slave, what do they have to teach anyone about being owned?</p>
<p>If they cannot accept responsibility for their own failed relationships what do they have to teach you about honor, integrity, or respect?</p>
<p>They certainly have little to say about having successful relationships.</p>
<p>If you are here because you are considering with careful study and forethought entering into a Master/slave – Owner/property relationship, I hope you find some answers here.</p>
<p>Let the Journey begin.  <span id="_marker"> </span></p>



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