we also live this in and out of the bedroom. i am expected to do certain things as a part of that, and i do them out of my desire to please Him. i was the one that requested we explore this lifestyle and i consider myself so lucky that not only did He agree, He enjoyed it!!
in public, we are discreet but the D/s is still there - He will say whether or not i can purchase an item i am admiring, or He will order for us both at a restaurant. He also has no issue whatsoever in leading me off to a unpopulated corner or alley and swatting my ass if i am being bratty.
for us, it is more D/s than TPE as i also work fulltime out of our home, therefore, some decisions must be left up to me in that regard but in our home, and at all times outside of working hours, i am His, to do with as he pleases.
respectfully
orchid