I gave a little background info in the introduction area. Basically, I have led a VERY VERY vanilla lifestyle sexually speaking. I started reading erotica (on this site) about a year ago and OMG...I knew what was missing. lets just say, I was completely aroused by the stories of being "TAKEN". After my boyfriend and I started dating, I discovered that he was into bondage and having a sexually submissive woman at his side. He is perfect. I know that I cannot truly be happy until I have pleased him in every sexual way he demands. He has not given me a serious spanking yet, but he said it is coming very soon. He uses his hand, and he also has a crop and a cane. I have seen them....He did tie me up recently and forcefully have his way with me (consensually of course and yes we have safe words). Things get a little rough sometimes but I love it and he knows it. He said he will use baby steps with me, but my question is this.............How do these baby steps usually go?? If I am ready to take things to a higher level...should I let him know........what if I really want him to spank me for real..........how do I tell him this? Or should I just do something to elicit one? The dominant/submissive roles exsist only in our sexual relationship.......although he is a very dominant man by nature, so I usually follow his lead in everyday things too...........He treats me like a princess........how can I be the best submissive partner? This is not a choice for me....It is a natural thing for me to be submissive.........I cannot be happy unless I have pleased him........I am just new to all of this, but I know it is where I belong. I am finally alive for the first time and I dont have to hide my true self anymore.....I feel like the puzzle to "who I am" has finally been solved.