Daddy and I have teetered the line of TPE for a long time. I think there is a big difference between a tpe and just power exchanges. I am sure alot of people will raise an eyebrow at this but let me explain why.
We have been 24/7 from the start. We aren’t bedroom only. We live our roles constantly. However, my rules only went so far. I didn’t think twice about food I ate or if I wanted to go on a spontaneous adventure. Sure, I told him where and when and I checked in - but the specific act of asking permission to go or do all together wasn’t a thing. I managed my money, my work schedule. If I wanted that extra cookie - I ate it. It was the little things that everyone looks over. I use to think in my head ‘yeah we are totally tpe’ .. but I was very wrong.
In December, Daddy gave me an assignment. I was to write down 5 kinks or things I wanted to explore that we hadn’t done yet, I was curious about, or genuinely knew I wanted. One was TPE. I was always scared to talk about it because his very first dynamic was a intense one. It was extremely strict and he had expressed in the past it was something he didn’t want again - it was too much. There are alot of differences between me and his previous partner and of course no two dynamics are the same. However, on top of outside factors I always feared shifting to more control would be too much and I would lose him. We talked and had a very open conversation and we agreed to revisit the subject come the new year.
Well, fast forward a few months and we have made the change. It started gradual at first. “You need to ask any time you want to eat sugar.” Now in reality this sounds great. BUT WHAT?? A lollipop, an ice pop, a brownie that I home made. Something I would never even have thought twice about. Or “You need to ask to go places”.. so when I wouldn’t bat an eye at rushing to the grocery store - now I ask and I must wait for a response before running out quick.
The point of asking isn’t to deny me things. But to be a constant reminder that I am his. He owns me. He knows best. And to keep better track of me and making sure I am making positive, healthy choices. For the guidance I need and crave. We also both agree that a strict lifestyle is healthy for me and is something that has a very positive effect on my life.
These little things were a major adjustment for me. I messed up a ton. I ate ALOT of sugar without permission. He called me out a ton too. But he was also very lenient. He let me figure it out on my own and correct it. This has been a really great adjustment for us. We get closer by the day. He now controls all my finances as well. With weekly and monthly breakdowns of spendings and earnings etc. Every dollar is accounted for.
There isn’t a thing in my life he doesn’t have a say over. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
*Disclaimer I know everyones dynamics are different. This is just from me and my personal experience. I can't speak for others.