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Taken In Hand accolades“[S]ince the day I [discovered Taken In Hand] I have rediscovered my feminity.” “[Taken In Hand is] a necessary read... Very complex, lots of power shifts, combining respect with pain, and pleasure. Domination roles. Submissive roles. The whole shebang. I'm glad I found it.” “Taken In Hand... is the name of a website that I discovered less than two years ago and which made a big difference to my life. It made me understand what it was I wanted and helped me to come to terms with my own feelings and gave me the impetus to talk seriously to my husband about our relationship for the first time ever really. The site is about male-led relationships which do not necessarily have to involve spanking. The owner of the site is more interested in other aspects of male control. There are a lot of interesting articles on the site.” “Taken In Hand is male led but male intimately led. ... 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The crooked path to where we areWhen you are beginning your Taken In Hand journey, think of it as a rather exciting and fun but potentially dangerous exploration in the dark, and on no account expect everything to go smoothly and fall into place instantly. Keep a sense of humour, and be prepared to backtrack and try a different route. It will take lots of feeling about in the dark to find your way, as Tevemer's fascinating account shows. Films with Taken In Hand overtones or referencesI would love to publish more film reviews. Perhaps this piece by BlueRose will inspire you. A lifetime of denial endsBlueRose calls it a lifetime of denial, but in some cases it is just an inability to pinpoint what we want. (I'm still working on it, myself!) In other cases, the denial is functional and important because the psychological autonomy of the person is too fragile at that time to handle a power exchange relationship. Alternative therapyWarning: you may want to skip this provocative and daring article by LifeOfCuriosity if you have a weak heart or if you are not in a private location. However, lest that mislead you, rest assured that this article is nothing to do with casual encounters, and everything to do with the close and safe bonding of a loving relationship. A plea for help: I need a man!Please forgive the title: it doesn't have to be a man; it could easily be a woman! 2005 Jul 5 - 12:56 | read article | permanent link
The subjection of womenTo all the men who understand: thank you. To all who don't: I hope that this will help. Listening isn't weakMen sometimes (understandably!) fear looking weak or being manipulated so much that they are intransigent and don't listen when it would really be better if they did. What is a man to do? I love obeying my husbandTabatha was delighted to discover that Taken In Hand is not about abuse. My experience of taking my wife in handForty-Something Husband shares his own story of what Taken In Hand has meant to him. If you are a man new to Taken In Hand, or if you know such a man, you won't want to miss this! Getting it right takes timeWhen people discover Taken In Hand they often want to jump straight in at the deep end and make radical changes in their marriages. It really isn't that easy. It takes time and patience and lots of mistakes along the way. Thinking of it more as evolutionary changes rather than revolutionary changes is more realistic. On being the servant-leader in my relationshipStephen keeps in mind the “servant” bit of “servant-leader”. No wonder his wife spoils him! The unexpected benefits of surrendering controlLearning to surrender control has had several pleasant side effects for Otter. For example, she is now much more relaxed and lets the future take care of itself. A brief introduction to Taken In HandKrosRogue describes the Taken In Hand relationship in Biblical terms, but this short piece will appeal to Christians and non-Christians alike. Alpha males and the women who love themLaura on what she loves about real alpha males. Not all men will get it unless you explainHave you ever walked away from a man who would have taken you in hand if only he'd known that that was what you wanted? Has a woman ever walked away from you because her “take me in hand” hints did not get through to you? How to tell him you want a Taken In Hand relationshipAny thoughts or helpful ideas for this reader? A readers' forum post by a Taken In Hand reader on 2005 Jun 25 - 14:08 | 15 comments | read article | permanent link
Do with me what you willJeff describes so well that state in which a Taken In Hand woman feels safe, loved, protected, cared for, completely peaceful and driven to please him, her eyes saying “do with me what you will“, her heart open, her mind and body, his. What would you do if your spouse said he or she no longer wants this kind of relationship?Perhaps it would depend what he or she wanted to replace it with. A readers' forum post by Everglade on 2005 Jun 24 - 18:53 | 6 comments | read article | permanent link
Patience, integrity…and being a little sweet always helpsThe alpha in a male is not always obvious. Do you keep a journal?Could this help a relationship moving in a Taken In Hand direction? A readers' forum post by a Taken In Hand reader on 2005 Jun 23 - 13:25 | 1 comment | read article | permanent link
Introducing Kim.... “girl alpha seeks all man alpha”Like most Taken In Hand women, Kim is what Eric would categorize as “resistant” – a natural leader rather than naturally submissive, and feminine, but not in a stereotypical way. The carrot or the stick?Don't be misled: the form often belies the substance. Too feminine?On how I sometimes get an earful for being “too feminine”, and how I feel about that. StereotypesTaken In Hand is not about enacting a stereotypical role in a stereotypical relationship, so if you have a few qualms about being defined in terms of stereotypes, that is not a bad thing. If being expected to act a stereotypical role feels like lying, don't do it. And certainly don't regard your desire to be honest and maintain integrity as a character flaw. Is she afraid of losing control? Topping from the bottom?Women sometimes say they want a Taken In Hand relationship but then when they actually start a relationship, seem afraid to give up control. If you are a man who is frustrated that your woman is not acting the way you think she should be acting, or if you are a woman who is being accused of not being submissive enough, not being feminine, or controlling with complaints, hit the read article link now! My life, my choiceChoosing to be in an unconventional relationship can be tough, but it can be well worth it. A good leader accepts that he is only humanIn a position of power, a man must be mindful of his fallibility. Closing the gapThis warm and insightful piece illustrates the fact that even those in the closest relationship can sometimes inadvertently misinterpret the other's signals and think that the other is being a bit distant. It also shows how being able to have fun and laugh together can break any tension and put things back on track. Is Taken In Hand a moral matter?Is Taken In Hand a right and a duty – compulsory – or is it something an individual can choose or not choose as he or she prefers? Barbie is the doll, Ken is just an accessory.A timely warning that not everyone is ready for a Taken In Hand relationship, and especially not one involving corporal punishment. How is this different from other male-led relationships?Many male-led relationships exist that are not Taken In Hand relationships. What are the differences? Power connectivityWhen Sam talked to Missy and connected up the Taken In Hand power cord in their relationship, the energy generated was thrilling! What qualities does a man need to be a good leader?Your thoughts, everyone! A readers' forum post by the boss on 2005 Jun 4 - 11:40 | 4 comments | read article | permanent link
How should a woman dress?What's a girl to do?! When your love doesn't want to get marriedWhat happens when one person does not want to marry the other despite the fact that the other really wants to get married? First there were the boys... then there was BobbyMost men were intimidated by Bella. But not Bobby. Should the woman take the man's name on marriage?What's in a name? A readers' forum post by a Taken In Hand reader on 2005 May 31 - 17:13 | 33 comments | read article | permanent link
Natural flowOn natural flow as opposed to unnaturally dominant or submissive behaviour, with advice to men to put the woman before their own whims, and not to expect to be in charge of everything all the time. |