Thank you @Greymatter it is a piece of art that I see myself in and so it has a good meaning for me.

Yes, it is perfectly okay to be submissive! If you are comfortable with being this way, there is absolutely no good reason for you to alter your ways unless you are curious to try becoming dominant or even a switch. Being submissive/dominant/switch have nothing to do with who you are as an individual. It is simply a preference and should not be viewed as something better or worse.

I personally, am dominant. Taking control is just part of being a natural leader, but just because I like to be in charge does not mean I am better than my partner.

It is your duty to find a partner that best suits your needs, and if you enjoy being one way, the opposite is usually the best match. Less battling each other and more helping one another reach their end goal. Balance is key.

My city is not doing so well. They are trying to reinforce the "stay at home" movement by creating bigger fines for those that leave without it pertaining toward work. I hope the lockdown will lift soon. I have seen a decrease in morale and I am hearing of an increase level of demestic abuse.

@Jeosha-Frazee You've read one side. Now read another. I am a family member that has rejected a parent. My aunt is family member that has rejected her sibling. My brother, grandfather, grandmother... Sometimes it isn't about us, sometimes it's about you.

My parent has lied, cheated, stole, and hated. Begged for forgiveness and then comitted the same crimes. Spent hours using guilt to sharpen their tongue. Spat cruel words and left mental scars. So tell me... how can you help someone that doesn't want help? Who only wants what they want and to hell with everyone that can not immediately comply tinto bending to their every will. Why did we eventually cross the line and say no to this individual?

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” - Albert Einstein

No one knows which story is yours better than you. The biggest advice I can give to you is; you need to communicate with your family and find what is the root of the treatmeant they are currently giving you? Maybe there was a misunderstanding among you guys. Find a way to come to some conclusions. Perhaps they are wrong and you are right. Maybe that is blue to you and indigo to me, but that doesn't mean one of us is wrong. You just need to figure out that middle ground of understanding one another.

I am most comfortable within the forests embrace. The trees, the animals, the whispers on the wind. The earth beneath my feet, and the smell of sage. Nothing can quite soothe the soul like nature.

I can understand how the waves of the ocean could help one feel peace as well, though the sea frightens me more than it could ever calm me.

@GreyWind Having a common interest can help build a relationship. When you have something you share with another, you are inviting someone to open up and allow them to become comfortable. When someone feels you have similar interests they respond in a positive manner and may even reveal something more, however, in their own excitment over the subject it may even place them in a vulnerable state of mind if they are not careful. For example, they could say something without first thinking it over.

I feel predictablity is an unfavorable trait overall. We are creatures of habit and we tend to do the same things, but once in awhile something abrupts the cycle and things change. Familiarity breeds decent. If you become used to something that is constant, when it does finally change course, it can leave you feeling lost, confused, and maybe even angry and fearful.

@knownsense Sometimes I forget that not everyone has the same freedoms and strengths that I do. I wanna believe that everyone is capable of progressing as an individual and can think for themselves, but sometimes I fail to understand why this isn't possible with some folks.

Many factors go into such a fantasy and if you come from a country that shames you for having your own thoughts and punishes you for wanting to reach out and learn without fear of being judged, it makes it even more difficult and can be difficult on both people trying to make a connection. Different cultures clash when they are raised and taught differently. Only through careful communication can you hope to learn without being accused of being bad and wrong or scaring each other away.

The more I communicate with others, the more fond I grow of this song. I wish more people would have the strength to speak up. Too much is done for the wrong reasons because no one dares to speak up.

@Greymatter depends on the room. Did you know they have rooms that are sound proof? These rooms are so silent, the person inside could go mad before the hour is up. These rooms are called anechoic chambers. They are interesting. Here is a link if you wanna learn more.

Otherwise in a normal room, I like to imagine meeting people and wondering how certain events could unfold. I can become quite adventurous in my mind.

I can see this conversation is going well. So much excitement here eh? ;) There are many topics you can freely join, there is no reason to be bored.

So tell me what you are really yearning for? No reason to be so vague in your request for attention. If you want something, you gotta go get it. How else will anyone know what it is you seek? We can not read minds, at least, I can't.

I love music, but I am not a good musician. I am a beginner bass player.

Tell me about the music you enjoy. There is few genres that I dislike.

@Jeosha-Frazee I am here occasionally. You are welcome to message me if you would like. I do prefer deeper conversations with the goal of creating a real friendship.

@Jimmý It shouldn't matter to the one that will be growing a beard or keeping it clean. In the end it is a personal choice that you should ultimately do for yourself.

If we go for my opinion though, I would say it depends on the facial structure of the man. If they have a strong jaw line, why hide that? Maybe highlight your strong features. But if you do not have a strong jaw line, a beard could help you create the illusion of one like a woman with makeup.

I like both styles. Some men can pull both off well, others not so much. The only time I disapprove a beard is if the man can not grow one properly. When their facial hair comes in patches it can only remind me of when Beavis and Butthead cut their hair and glued it to their face. I can't take one seriously if their facial hair grows in this way.

@JustAnotherDude It feels as though people are conditioned to start all conversations the same way. Robotic in nature at first, it feels mundane and repetitive. Even bots are programed to answer and play in this fashion until you select a response that their algorithm can not figure out and attempts a reply that is slightly off to give their identity away.

I can admit that starting a conversation in this manner can start a comfortable interaction and may get you better responses because of it. I suppose in the end it depends on my mood. Do I play along and be considerate, or maybe I get a little pushy and take my chance on not scaring them away. Each has a pro and a con. When I avoid the safety zone of new conversation I can weed out unwanted intentions rather quickly. Where if I play the game, it only postpones their intent, and the time feels wasted.

@JustAnotherDude This is one reason I hesitate to interact with strangers on a one to one basis. The same playback gets old rather quickly. It always starts the same...asl?... I don't really care about those three things and will avoid them in an effort to learn more about the person rather than how old they are, what sex they take on, or even where they live. Age has never held anything significant to me. All it tells me is the amount of rotations around the sun you have bared witness to. It doesn't tell me your experience or knowledge. I don't need to know your gender in order to initiate a conversation and perhaps begin a friendship. It will have no affect on how I may feel about you. The only one I may consider somewhat important would be location, but having an understanding of where you come from will only help me become familiar with what you may be taught or what you may be going through, especially if your mother tongue is not the same as my own. It will only remind me to have patience and be more considerate.

Conversations are slow to produce at first because you do not know the other person, but it is as you mentioned, a two way street. If the burden to initiate a conversation is constantly placed upon you, it can become bothersome and will eventually the fire will die. You are not alone in having to be the one to start this communication process, but you shouldn't have to be the one soley in charge of making sure the fire has wood either.

Sometimes to create a conversation that doesn't begin the same way, I will begin with a story or I will encourage the individual to write more than the average fourth grader. It doesn't always work in my favor, however, but it does beat the boring: "hello...asl?" Mumbo jumbo.

@GreyWind I was originally looking for a different video, but I do recall seeing this one before so I just went with it instead. It is fascinating. I would be curious about it as well. It's amazing how shapes and designs can cause different affects and how it can manipulate the acoustics of the room.

@The-traumatized Break the routine. Add something new to your life that will inspire growth. When you find yourself in an endless loop it can be tiring. I know when I am feeling trapped and I need to bring back my peace, I turn to nature. If I can not have access to it, I will find something that will stimulate my mind. Do not loose yourself within your mind. Overcome and take baby steps. When you can refocus and set yourself in the right direction you can venture forth and find others that are like minded to help you ease your feeling of loneliness.

@Greymatter It is said there is no greater prison than your own mind. I'm not sure how well I would do in a room of that calibur. I think I would be fine, but I can not be certain because I have no experience with it.

@Greymatter depends on the room. Did you know they have rooms that are sound proof? These rooms are so silent, the person inside could go mad before the hour is up. These rooms are called anechoic chambers. They are interesting. Here is a link if you wanna learn more.

Otherwise in a normal room, I like to imagine meeting people and wondering how certain events could unfold. I can become quite adventurous in my mind.

@ドラゴンレイロウKina I would be happy to converse with you. Sometimes talking to someone of the same sex can be beneficial. There are some topics that the opposite sex may not be acceptable.

There is nothing wrong with being open to anyone, but sometimes you need a girl to talk to about certain subjects that a Male may not understand in the same way a female would.

@knownsense I would be lying if I told you I didn't live for myself. I'm the only one that has always had my own back and I will only take care of myself before I am capable of helping others. I don't ask for anyone to care for me. I am my own responsibility. When I am confident with myself, only then, can I be confident in aiding those in need. I am not alone in my endeavors, I do have friends, if I reached, they would help me, but I am a prideful fool.

I lack the deisired empathy towards humans, but there is one that I would lay my life without question. That is my younger brother. I've bled for him, sheltered him, took the heat (negative energies from others; physical and emotional), I've stolen so that he may eat. I lifted him when he was down, and I will stand by his side with honor. I raised him to be the man he is today, and there is no greater sense of pride and happiness than to see all his progress.