FF .. firstly we should be doing this somewhere other than a public forum.

Secondly ... I still do NOT see how that line portrays any LACK of trust ... merely a wish by a sub to prove herself to her Dom

Do you not wish TG to know that you have complied with his wishes. If so .. what is the difference between telling him and showing him? If there is a difference .. would you not rather show him something (a tattoo, piercing, bruises, etc,) or would you just tell him about them and expect that to suffice.

I also return to the point about how on earth he feels able to pass such an authorititive opinion when he has NEVER used one.