Understanding Submission, Control, Rules, and Boundaries in Relationship
Often, people misunderstand and misuse the words control and submission. Many assume that, for a woman to be submissive, she must allow herself to be controlled. However, the definition behind such perception is flawed. To some women, the word control sounds oppression, while to some men, submission represents order and respect. But beyond these cultural assumptions, both carry deeper meanings. True submission is rooted in trust and that is, "I submit to you, because I believe in your guidance." And genuine control on the other hand, is not domination but responsibility and that is "I lead you because I understand your boundaries, and value your emotional safety. Submission: Submission is the act of surrendering power to another. Not out of weakness but out of trust. A woman's willingness to submit is a form of humbleness, understanding that she can not compete with the one she chooses to follow. However, surrendering her power does not mean she should be taken for ...