I have to disagree with this. Master and I have been RL for 4 years now and we have had very intense D/s and BDSM times and other very nilla ones. Although I may not always like it, I follow Master's lead. He, in return, respects the times that I am not at my submissive best.
I do, however, totally agree that communication is the key. If that is not permitted in your relationship then things could be difficult to resolve.
And just a warning and I don't want to frighten you, but his health needs to be addressed as well.
The last time Master was here, he was not himself. I was so afraid that he had lost interest in our D/s union,in BDSM and worst of all, me. When I finally broke down and questioned him, he admitted that he was not feeling quite right. That he was "tired' and "feeling his age". Two weeks later he was diagnosed with renal cell cancer.
Dominants are human and they get depressed, tired, bored and sick. If is important to address your concerns directly to him and I hope you are allowed to do so. Good luck! "Peace" ~blizz~