Quote Originally Posted by Paelus View Post
D/s vs M/s (TPE):
The only TRUE difference, in My understanding, between a Dominant/submissive relationship and a Master/slave (or Total Power Exchange), is the level of commitment. In a D/s relationship, the submissive gives the gift her submission to the Dominant with every exchange, whether by actual verbalization, or simple unspoken agreement.
In the M/s relationship (TPE), the slave submits to her Master once (as in, once and for always), with total trust and unselfish release of all control of her person, and binds herself to Him for life. This is more than any simple marriage and should not be entered into lightly... but when you know absolutely for certain that He/She is THE One... and allow yourself that FINAL release, the rewards are unlimited.

As always, these are just My opinions, based solely upon My perception and personal experiences. I hope it helps.

PAELUS
Paelus, I like your version of TPE and D/s but I can't agree that those are the typical ways they differ.

In my experience (same as you these are my opinions based on observation) the only real difference between M/s (TPE) and D/s is how those involved in the relationship define it.

For example the dynamic my slave and I have we refer to as M/s but I know of a number of couples who are full time live in couples who's lives in the BDSM sense are far more restrictive and have a more M/s feel (from my point of view) than does ours. Yet they say they are only D/s.

My point. Your relationship is what you make it to be. Not what others think it should be.