Timberwolf - You are correct and your Domme was/is correct about the masculinity of a male submissive.
I know of a male who is 6 feet 6 inches, easlily 250 pounds, and all muscle. Guy is a regular gladiator looking adonis type. His Domme is a lithe petite 120lbs maximum gal of maybe 5 feet 5 inches. I have had the pleasure of seeing them interact together in public. She has held his breath with her hand on his throat. Mind you, her fingers bairely reach across the font of his neck. Even so, he stops breathing. When she lets go, and he looks at her. It is quite clear of his devotion and submission to her. I know for certian he would yank the spine from your skull should someone attempt to harm her in any way. He is in no way shape or fourm not masculine.
On to what I am thankfull for - My submissive/wife is a jewl, she has given me the gift of her love/devotion/submission each meshed to the other. I have leanred most of what I know about the lifestyle due to her. So I am thankfull for simply having her in my life. For without her, I do not know what path I would have taken.
To my wife: Thank you.
Very / Respectfully
with total devotion and love in return
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