Hmmmm, interesting thoughts. I am sure that the man who trained me also loved me. I would venture to suggest that was why he did so, although it is not something we have ever discussed.

As I read these last few posts I am reminded of good parents who love their children enough to chastise and punish them. It is clearly easier, and in the short term more pleasant to ignore unacceptable behaviour, and I am sure we have all seen examples of that. But a good parent loves the child enough to hurt themselves by discipling. Sure a good Dom also has the same ability?

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