1. By always being a reflection of His expectations of me, and conducting myself, in every facet of my life, in ways that will bring honor, joy and pleasure to Him. Never forgetting that submission and service is not a casual play role, but is a dedicated way of life that we both choose to live, within the framework of a committed lasting relationship.

2 By holding and nurturing the mutual trust that underpins a successful D/s relationship. By never giving cause for Him to distrust my words, my actions or my feelings. By expressing myself forthrightly, openly, honestly, so that He can fully know and understand me. By expecting that level of honesty in return so that i can fully understand and meet His desires, needs and expectations.

3 By constantly working to protect and increase the value of the gift i give, by taking care of my physical health, by continuing to study, learn and grow in all areas of life, and by guarding my mental and emotional well being. By dressing and enhancing my physical appearance so that He always finds me to seek guidance and support in these endeavors. By valuing myself highly enough to safeword when i am feeling unsafe or not to allow myself to be placed in truly dangerous situations.

4. By supporting Him emotionally when His spirits are sagging, by being a sounding board for Him, by being a heart friend and life partner. By becoming involved in His interests, and involving Him in mine, to the level He deems appropriate.

5, By embracing the fantasies and dreams that He wishes we explore. By enticing Him to conjure new ones and by releasing my secret fears and inhibitions so that He can help me realize fulfillment. By sharing my own fantasies and desires, without fear or embarassment, so that He understands me better. By building my tolerances, expanding my limits, and following him without hesitation into those areas He feels appropriate.

6. By doing those special little things that will lighten the burden of His life... tender massages, bathing Him, surprises and treats, stories... <soft smile>. By being attuned to His needs to know when such overtures would be appropriate and welcome.

7. By welcoming his guidance, constructive criticism, discipline and, when necessary, punishment, because i yield to His judgement and knowedge. By not withholding information that may lead to His displeasure or a punishment, because secrets of any kind poison a relationship.

8. By embracing others in His life without envy, possessiveness, jealousy, or fear. By realizing that His joy is my joy, His happiness is my own. By being secure enough in my own worth to not perceive others as intrusions, but as blessings in both our lives.

9. By obeying Him unequivocally, without doubt or hesitation. By recognizing the truly symbiotic nature of the relationship, but never forgetting that my will and desires are subordinate to His. By gently and confidently placing control over my life into His hands, and reveling in that surrender.

10. By brightening His life with my laughter, by softening His heart with my tears, and by enriching His soul with my love and devotion.

Contributed By ClairMatin