In human society (as well as other mammals who live in groups) there are naturally dominant individuals who instictively take on leadership roles within the group and naturally submissive individuals who follow and support the leader or leaders. If all tried to lead or all wanted to be told what to do chaos would reign. Whether in group interaction or in one on one intimate relationships it is important to adopt the role that you naturally gravitate towards. Therein lies your strength. I find a great deal of empowerment and fulfillment in the submissive role provided the person I choose to submit to is worthy of their role as a dominant and has earned my total respect and trust.