Sub vs. Stock?

[orchidsoul]

Firstly, pardon me if this question is posed in the incorrect category and also if I missed a previous thread asking this same question. I have found other threads that touch upon, but not specifically this question.

I absolutely do not intend this as braisenly or presumptious as it may sound... I just don't know how else to ask this question.

When I am using these terms of "programming", they are used under the context of subconsciously, no mal intent, etc. And the submissive is a submissive, never coersion, non-consent, etc.

My question is where is the fine line drawn between an individual being a submissive and potentially being conditioned? I'm just wondering how one keeps their feelings and emotions separated, while being submissive, from being trained to serve, behave, and oblige. Classic conditioning depicts to us the outcome of repeated behavioral practices. Is that precisely the emotional balancing act of it all? How does one prevent themselves from subconsciously being "turned"? Has anyone ever felt that any of this happened to them in a relationship? How does one prevent the activities from crossing that line?

Again, I apologize for the terminology of this question, but I am trying to understand certain aspects as I am trying to figure out what happened to my mind a little while back. And by all means, they are mostly stream of consciousness questions, so no obligation to answer them all! Just trying to gain an understanding.

It would be great to hear opinions from both dom and sub sides.
Thank you in advance for any and all opinions.

~orchid