Negotiating Expectations

When meeting a new partner for the first time, it is important to understand what each of you want and expect from the relationship.

This includes a variety of things, and is very individual to each pair, but before any playing is done, you should ensure that all parties have a good understanding of:

How long will this relationship last? Is there a time-limit on it?
How often are you expecting to be able to play?
Where will you play? Are there any rules which need to be followed?
Is this a romantic relationship? If not, is there a chance of it developing into one?
How will the relationship be structured - will it be 24/7 with rules to follow, or will it stay in the bedroom?
Are there other parties? How will these interact?
What sort of relationships has each party had in the past? What did they enjoy about each one, what did they dislike about each one?

Once you have considered all of these things and have a good understanding of your partner’s fetishes and fantasies, you will have a solid basis from which to build your relationship. If there is anything you feel I have missed, feel free to comment it down below and I will amend the post with anything I feel I have missed.

Yours, always;

TheQuietOne