Author: Raven Shadowborne © March 1, 1999

For everyone, what constitutes a 24/7 relationships differs, like everything else in BDSM. The definition of a 24/7 relationship is simply a relationship where the people involved live with one another on a daily basis. A BDSM 24/7 is easiest if explained as a vanilla live-in relationship, with the added knowledge of who is in charge and the priority of placing that person first and feeling content with the relationship arranged that way. In other words, a power exchange from one partner (at least) to another. Be that exchange a dominant/submissive one or that of a master/slave arrangement, or even just during sexual encounters. In my opinion, if a power exchange exists in the relationship (inside or out of the bedroom) it qualifies under the term BDSM.

24/7 is something that so many people look at as this big deal. A dream, of perfect harmony at all times, with play taking place frequently if not daily. Reality gets lost in the translation. Now, there is nothing wrong with sitting down and dreaming of the future. Allowing yourself to think of the wonderful experiences you and your partner(s) will share. Or thinking of the happiness and physical satisfaction the relationship will bring to your partner(s) and yourself. Doing this becomes a problem only when it over rides reality and the day to day things get lost.

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