I believe that the relation between a Dom(me) and a sub always has to be mutual, otherwise there is always something missing, especially in the long run. I believe this is about finding some kind of pleasurable balance, where communication also is utterly important as it might even serve to expand both's horizons..

Anyway, I love dominating someone, because it comes naturally to me, but as much as I love power and tormenting a sub, I would have the impression that if I only cared about my needs, there would be something missing in the way I treat the sub. Rewarding and punishments are two things that needs to come into play between a Dom(me) and a sub, and in the end they both have to find what they look for in terms of pleasure.