Quote Originally Posted by precious{TDS} View Post
Rhabbi....

i can only speak for myself on this...

Since the relationship is built on trust, and for me trust is built on respect it is very important for me to trust my Dom and that can only occur when He realizes that He is human and mistakes happen. When the topic is avoided or the blame deflected back to someone/something else and it is never discussed my respect for Him falters and in turn the trust i have in Him. (If that makes any sense at all...)
Exactly what I think also. I cannot go about knowing that I have done something wrong and not make amends.

As to if a public mistake deserves a public apology... well that i am not so sure on...the acknowledgment (not even an apology) is more important then the location/venue it is in.
I understand, and I personallly thank you for the insight. My best guess to this is that Dom/mes should discuss the situation with their sub/slave and offer to make the apology public. In other words, it should be a mutual decision and a matter of mutual respect, right?