Being submissive
May 1, 2008 by Red
If you’re in any way familiar with BDSM then you’ll probably know about submissiveness. I have self-proclaimed myself as a submissive wench, and some have questioned that. Some even think that it’s a Southe’n type thang, which I’ll be honest . . a lot of women do for their men down here (and No, I didn’t say ALL women). It’s not a rarity. It’s all about respect and appreciation and setting limits. If I get the respect I deserve then I’m happy. If I’m happy, then everyone else will be happy, too.
- “How can you be submissive to a . . a man?!!”
I get that question quite often, and it’s because of ignorance. Having submissive tendencies does not put me back into the 1950s, and it doesn’t have me under control by a man. Quite the oppositve, rather. Subs tend to make the rules. They generally rule the roost. They say how and when and with whom. A sub has limits, and those limits aren’t to be crossed.
I have my limits.
If you were to ask the husband who ruled this place, he’d say that I did. Not just because he’s smart and that’s the right answer, but because I do. No, I’m not the sole decision maker, bread winner, dick sucker, whathaveyou . . but I do have possession of the remote control, and that speaks volumes does it not?
And because I run this place, I take care of it completely. I make sure that it’s in tip-top shape, with no snags and that’s the way I prefer it. And I take care of the persons inside it competely. I do damn near everything inside this house, and I don’t ask for help or participation. I even run a tractor (more on that in another post), I change my own oil in the car, I do the “manly” things throughout the homestead. . . and I enjoy it. The only thing I ask him to do is take out the trash. That’s it.
I enjoy taking care of the family, and their needs. I do it and, it’s appreciated. Full bellies and clean drawers go a long way. Their smiling faces give me the warm fuzzies, and sure, it’d be a hell of a different story if they took me for granted. But they don’t. They’re smart.
They know that they do not tell me to do anything. Telling me to do something will only get you loss of privileges and a divorce. (The first husband learned that the hard way). They say “please” and “thank you” - and most of the time, I don’t have to say “You’re welcome” first.
Now, I know a lot of folks will disagree with me on this. They’ll say that I shouldn’t be doing everything, and that the kid could do for herself . . and so could the husband. But, I don’t mind it. If I did, I sure as fuck wouldn’t be doing it, and someone else would be making the coffee first thing while I took my morning dump.
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Thank you, Mike, for the post idea ![]()




Girl, only you know what is best for you.
Out-fucking-standing comment.
Thank you.
Red
I was going to say, “whatever makes you happy,” but it seems that your whole family is happy so that must speak volumes, no?
I have lots of remotes in my control at my house. I just haven’t figured out how the hell they work and which goes to what.
Yep, happiness is a priority to me ..
Two remotes are mine: the TV and the ceiling fan/lights
Red
How can anyone think that loving and caring for your child and husband the way you do (with excellence) is a bad thing?
Some where along the way I lost control over the whole family… Honestly, it probably coincides with going to work full time. It’s starting to feel like “every man for himself” at our home and I don’t like it one bit. Especially after being a stay-at-home mommy for 11-12 years. I use to do every single darn thing……………..Time for a family meeting!
I also do the “manly” things. I trim the bushes *ha* and cut the grass when I can because I know the hubby has been out working all day and if I cut the grass, it’ll give him a break…
It all comes from a place of love. Sounds like you have a house filled with it. That’s a good thing.
It’s not a bad thing, though I believe a lot would think so .. I think some readers would even think so, and Im waiting for them to pipe up. I would want them to, ya know.
But see, with you working outside of the house full time, it’s understandable that it’s fend for yourself and such because you’re not there. I am, and I think that’s why Im more like I am. If I worked, it could possibly be a bit different, I dont know.
I like that you do “manly” things .. cutting the grass is fun.
Red
P.S. Got an extra room? I’d like to move in so you can take care of moi!
I sho’ do, just for you!
Red
Crack that pussy whip
you submissive vixen you. That’s the only whip a woman ever needs if she knows how to use it. You, obviously, are in the know.
Show ‘em how it’s done, lady.
You know it, MrParkour. I am in the know
Red
I think you should multi-task and make the coffee WHILE you take your morning dump.
Unless you’re easily confused, then, nevermind.
Oh man, I am soooo easily confused it ain’t even funny.
Taking a dump while making coffee would not be a task I would want to take on.
Red
Like the song says
“its your thang
do what cha wanna do
I can’t tell ya
who to sock it to
hey”
Rock on.
Thanks, Ozzzzzy.
So when do we get an audio version?
Red
This reminds me of a lady I heard speak who stated that her man was head of the household. BUT…. she was the neck that turned that head. hee hee
“If momma aint happy, nooooobody happy.”
Yep , I agree with that ..
Red
I always wonder about how boring certain people’s lives must be that they have nothing better to do than try and figure out or improve their neighbour’s lives.
From what I can tell, you are perfect, and I love you just the way you are Ms. Red, so ’shockingly familiar’.
hahhaha! Perfect. Yeah, that’s me
Thank you Spaaaaaz.
Red
I, too, consider myself a submissive woman, but only to the right man, not to anyone else on the planet.
Dominant men have the massive responsibilty, if done right, of always having his woman’s best interests at heart. He has to make decisions that the submissive no longer engages in, thus giving her the freedom to be whom she needs to be. A submissive gives her submission willingly, or it’s slavery. Subs are NOT slaves.
I am proud to be submissive to my man and he takes his role very seriously. His rewards are that I take care of him completely, too. I am a great homemaker, lover, and friend who’s loyalties he never needs to question. It suits us.
Thank you for addressing this issue here. I am glad there are those women among us who, while not living that lifestyle, can still accept that we have the right to choose.
Sorry this was so long…..
No worries, MsTrisha.
I loved this comment because you completely understand, and you also live it. . . I like knowing that Im not alone in this kinda situation.
Im not this way with everyone, but near damn close .. there are some that I just flat out refuse to do for, and they know it.
Red
What a great post. A post after my own heart.
i will always think of what i do as the most important doing one can do- taking care physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally of those i love.
The thing that gets me is broader, more abstract, and it can be summed up in what’s said after i tell folks i’m a homemaker.
It must be nice not to work.
Are freaking kidding me right now!? i work my a$$ off. i don’t get vacations, days off, raises or promotions. There is no Mother of the Year Award and if there were, i wouldn’t get it because i’m not a soccer mom, i’m not on the PTA and i don’t wear capri pants.
i cook, clean, tutor, nurse folks back to health, comfort, encourage, hug, kiss, pray, read to and clean up after people. That’s a lot to do, but i do it and i do it crazygood.
The closest i can get with you on this is that i think R&i are submissive to each other. He gives in, i give in. i make his plate, he’ll go to the store to pick up pads and a Payday bar. But the running of the house is my job. i don’t like when he or the girls try to get in on the act because i do things a certain way. (i do let them help me cook though because it’s fun and everyone should know how to cook.)
i love my girls and husband, i respect him tremendously. They’re all great people. It’s just that nowadays, society just doesn’t regard what i do as much of anything and it can kind of get to me.
That’s all.
Yeah, I get that too: Must be nice to just stay at home all day. Or . . must be nice not to work.
I work 24/7/365. I even work in my sleep because my ears are always open.
Mister does his share too . . he’ll do the running to store type thing, too. But I like running the house. I like it being my way, and in 8 years, it’s still going smoothly so I must be doing somehting right.
I appreciate what you do
Red
Amen sister!
Thank ya very much!
Red
It’s nice to be appreciated. And I am sure that you are.
Yes, it is.
And yes, I am
Red
As long as I’m in charge of the remote, nobody gets hurt.
There are a lot of ways in which we’re similar, but I can’t wrap my head around the word “submissive.” It’s all smoke and mirrors. If someone is TELLING me what to do and I do it, then that seems submissive. But, as you said, if you tell me to do it then no way in hell will it get done.
I’m more inclined to agree with Peter Parkour’s description.
I dont mind the word submissive ..
And yes, I did like MrParkour’s description .. quite funny it was.
Red
I can promise you that it is not a Southern thing. AJ has left marks on me that prove it.
Lucky man.
Red
Red, I think you are the best, and I really admire you for what a great house full of love you’re leading…I don’t even know what this word submissive means…you seem to rule the roost and are an awesome mama
Awww, thanks Romi
Red
^Slavemissive^