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Leading and Supportive Love: The Truth About Dominant and Submissive Relationships

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 26, 2012)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1480160946


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 41


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches


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    • Absolutely Awful
This book is so bad that when I accidentally lost my 20 minutes of work writing a scathing review... I'm going to make the effort to write it all a second time. The book is that terrible. I want to start by saying that the other reviewers are correct that Chris eliminates the kink/BDSM from the discussion of hierarchical relationships. I fully support and endorse that effort. I wish the book held up to that great intention and delivered an amazing exploration of D/s (AKA Power Exchange) relationships. I find it frankly offensive that this is described as "The Truth About Dominant and Submissive Relationships." The writing is atrocious and the findings are incorrect or vast over-generalizations. To be clear, Chris asked 37 questions of 335 respondents. However, her qualification to write this book also says "I've always been able to sense these types of relationships and found them fascinating, whether it seemed disturbing or comforting." (pg 8) What does that even mean? On the topic of "Who has control?" Chris has a variety of opinions. For instance: “The ultimate answer is they both have control. This answer is not as obvious as it is to those who do it right.” (pg 26) ... followed immediately by: “So who is really in control? The answer may be obvious to some; to others, there may not be an answer.” (pg 27) Those are, at best, questionable statements. When I read that, this is what I get: The person in control is obvious, but not obvious, unless you are doing it right, but there is no right answer, except the ultimate answer is they both have control. Does that sound like gibberish to you? I'm glad I'm already in this relationship style, and not trying to make sense of it from this book. However, the real struggle for me comes here: "But even the people in these types of relationships over-simplify the dynamic. For example, their take on it is, in so many words, that one makes all the decisions for the other one in exchange for deference and service. This is just not the case, not even close." (pg 25) Let's translate that: Chris spoke to 335 people who "over-simplify the dynamic" and whose take on their own relationship (how they define it) is so wrong that they are "not even close." Wait... so this book is based on the research Chris did on people who are not qualified to actually have an opinion on their own relationships? Please don't buy this terrible book. There are a lot of great books on Power Exchange, although many of them do mix in kink/BDSM. I would strongly recommend "Building the Team" by Raven Kaldera and Joshua Tenpenny as a great alternative to this book. Full Disclosure: I'm a retired clinical psychologist. I teach internationally about Power Exchange. I'm 2017 International Power Exchange title-holder. I'm currently working on a Ph.D. specifically studying Power Exchange. Full Disclosure #2: In a few years I intend to publish a similar book. However, I'm writing this review to prevent the spread of mis-information, not to impact some imaginary future sales of my own. Full Disclosure #3: I've only read the first 50 pages of this 163 page book. Maybe the last portion is amazing? If so, I'll come back and change my review. Don't hold your breath. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018 by Kevin and katie
    • This is our bible.
This is our personal bible!! My spouse and I searched high and low for a book like this, and it is the only of its kind we found. Not only does it stand alone, but is incredibly well written. With every page turn, we found ourselves saying YES!! Be advised, it is not about sex, BDSM, or any other related topics, but instead FINALLY addresses the dynamics of loving, long term D/s (L/s) relationships. If you want to find BDSM lingo in this book, look elsewhere. Though it is written for a much broader audience than that, it can also serve as a badly needed supplement to the existing (and lacking) D/s relationship literature out there. For those who are interested in finding greater depth in a Leading/Supporting relationship, evaluating the state/health of an existing one, interesting in finding a compatible partner to begin one, or are trying to find the words to explain the beauty and fulfillment they have found in one, this book will help. I even gave it to my mom to read, because it had the words I just couldn’t find to explain why my relationship was so perfect for me, despite not conforming to traditions and societal conventions. After she read it, she very clearly understood who we are as people, and why we are a perfect match for each other. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in D/s relationships, or who knows someone who is. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019 by Eunice Marino
    • For Me, A Revelation
I could not put this book down. I finished the book within 6 hours from the moment it was delivered to my house. Simply written and within the introduction and all through the book was absolutely relatable. I felt like the author pulled all my questions out of my head, put them on paper, and gave the most thorough of answers. An absolutely revelation. This book definitely gives me a broader understanding perspective of what the author refers to as Leading and Supporting roles, and not just being Dominant and submissive. It has definitely helped me to understand what my role is as a better L-type (Dominant) partner. I absolutely love the way it reads. Especially if you are trying to start off with a steady foundation of living the D/s lifestyle. ~Thank you Chris M. Lyon. I look forward to reading more of what you have written. You have definitely made me a follower of your work. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020 by ashley

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