Originally Posted by
11Bravo
I was going to COMPLETELY agree with you, until I saw who was quoted (Ignore List at work on the original post), so will have to revise my agreement to: It's quite obvious to MOST of us, the ADULTS in the room. Now the needy CHILD... not so much. For those that think they are the center of the universe, just beyond their comprehension that they are NOT the center of HER universe. The horror, the horror...
To the adults here, it's not rocket science. She might be a ML, WG, FL, but still, she's a person with her own life outside of work (just like you, I hope anyway). So there are other priorities in her life, things she has to do, things (and people) she wants to do, that take precedence over you. Myself, when I'm "on call", I respond as quickly as I can. When I'm not, I'm NOT a slave to my phone (that Nigerian prince who needs help in clearing those millions will just have to wait).
Having a relationship with a provider is NO different than having a relationship with a civilian, though I will say providers tend to be more astute than a number of civilians. The challenge is not due to her profession, but due to cultural differences. If you're expecting her to be in awe of your power, money, position, than that's a financial relationship. If it's emotional, then treat her as an equal. And have the wisdom to understand the difference, because, for sure, she does. Don't be a burden, be a support.
The irony of reciprocity just lost on some. No doubt spankme thinks it punishment while the recipient thinks nothing of it, just that petulant child acting out again.
To spankme: feel free to reply but unless some adult quotes it, it's tombstone time. Well, I say adult, but perhaps a task for one of your alter-egos (at least for awhile, that Ignore list is always hungry).
To ALL: the ignore list has PHYSICAL benefits. My eyes are much less tired these days, remarkable how much eye-rolling is reduced by its use. YMMV