Quote Originally Posted by minihaha View Post
Maybe it's my scientific nature or something, but I've been wondering what or how a person knows he or she is prepared enough to begin a submissive relationship. Personally, the unknown is exciting for me yet I wouldn't want to engage in any relationship without knowing a person is knowledgable. I think forums like this one really have taught me trust is paramount in a dom/sub relationship.

My question I guess is are there things I need to know (other than personal limits, etc.) before even entertaining the thought of a relationship?

I guess the next part would be dependant upon my Master, but does my body need to be physically in other health as far as strength/endurance than it currently is? (I run daily and participate in bike races/climbing expeditions so I have decent strength) What about mind?

I appreciate you all's response and welcome.
I think you think to much.

All you need to make sure is that the person you're planning on submitting to isn't a newbie. Can be established by asking plenty of tricky questions. If he/she doesn't know, you have your answer.

Next thing is to tell the person that you're a beginner and you need to take it slow, since you don't know how you'll react emotionally. No reading or studying can tell you that before taking the plunge.

Don't even try to be the perfect slave who puts up with any punishment. A master wants feedback regarding what he's doing right and wrong. There's a world of difference between valuable feedback and whining. We all know the difference, and nobody likes a whiner.

That's my advice.