I have seen many subs try and manipulate, covertly rebel, or push at boundries. They do this for many reason. I think the main reason that they do it is just another way of learning about their Dom. Regardless of their reasons, it is still an act that deserves punishment. Her actions very subtle and hard to explain so i will try my best. After we have discussed something i ill make my decision. She then begins to pout and push back, trying to get me to change my mind. Or i could tell her this is what i want and when i want it by. I wont get it by the deadline, but shortly after. I am some what new to the BDSM lifestyle, and i wish to make my sub happy, however, certain behaviors are unacceptable and she knows it. My sub loves to be tied up, loves movement restrictions, spanking, whips, chains, ice cubes, water. Pain, makes her smile, wax, makes her whimper in pleasure. I WILL NOT use humiliation on my sub. I respect her to much and i know that is not the kind of treatment she desires, nor deserves. The only punishments i have found that work for her are strick words, time out in the corner, or i stop talking to her for an ammount of time to show my displeasure. However, these are all harsh punsihments not deserving of a minor(atleast imo) infraction such as this. I am looking for ideas that may help me out. Every punishment i have for her, to her is severe... and i dont wish to hurt her. I wish to teach her her proper place, nothing more. I dont wish to take it further than it needs to go. LOL in my eye i see me as pleading now for help in this situation. My question is this. Can anyone suggest some ideas that may help me keep her in line.