MisterPaternal

I would say she’s one lucky girl to have a daddy who’s so generous. 😉

You’re welcome!

He looks just like you, in the most adorable way. 🙂

The country was born a country? 🤔😏

Welcome to the site, Lindsey.

Welcome, Madi.

I would treat these like the Pirate Code - suggestions rather than a script to follow. Do what is best for you.

Welcome.

Sorry to hear you had a rough day today. You’re welcome to talk to me any time.

Congrats! I’m glad to hear things worked out for you two. Best of luck. 🙂

I would say it depends on the situation. For DDLG-based relationships, yes. For the non-DDLG aspects of the lifestyle it’s not as cut-and-dried.

Even though I’m brand new here, I would just like to say thank you for listening to your user base, even if you are not able to implement any noticeable changes immediately. I have seen too many places where admins don’t even care about what the users say or think, so this is a refreshing change. I know admins are often overlooked and under appreciated, so I wanted to toss a little gratitude in your direction. Keep up the good work. 🙂

This is one example of what happens when electronics become the babysitters. Please understand, gummy, I’m not blaming you. I suspect you were mostly left to your own devices (in more than one sense). Young people tend to be incredibly curious. Unfortunately many parents are more attentive to their own lives - either by desire or necessity - than in remaining engaged with their young and helping to keep them on a good path for the future. Hope you find the right person for you. 🙂

Let me go grab my necromancy supplies….

This is very good advice, especially for those dealing with littles and middles, as well as for relationships in general.

I agree with the first half of what lillizzie said. However, I would argue that a good caregiver would not intentionally neglect your feelings. Don’t forget that caregivers are people too. They have lives as well. Some of them work. So while it’s possible that your feelings are being neglected, in the sense of you feeling ignored, it’s also possible that the caregiver is simply tied up with his or her own life and will give you attention when able. Bfore you go pouting about how that’s unfair and about what a caregiver is supposed to do, remember that a caregiver is there to care for you. That doesn’t make the person your emotional servant. A caregiver also has to see to his or her own needs, whatever those needs may be. That said, clear, open and honest communication between both individuals is an absolute necessity. I don’t know OP’s situation, but I felt that this perspective needed to be added. Finally, just keep in mind that ‘always’ and ‘never’ are two of the most potent absolutes. I would refrain from using them - as well as other absolutes - unless the word in question (such as ‘never’) is one that you are 100% cannot be disproven at all. This post is not meant as a rant or an attack and I sincerely hope it is not seen that way. I truly hope others who read this will be able to take away something useful for their own interactions.

I’m surprised that Amazon isn’t on this list.

Then it’s up to those of us who are around here to breathe some life into this place. 🙂

It’s probably best not to focus on ddlg *in* movies, but rather to find movies that you find relatable to your particular ddlg dynamic. And since every dynamic is different, it’s unlikely that any two people will come up with the same suggestions. I would say the movies (or music, shows, etc) should be generally age appropriate to the non-rl age of the little/middle/big, as opposed to more of a one-size-fits-all approach.

I bet that outfit looks even cuter when it’s actually on you.

I second this.

Those pjs look like they were made for you.

Everything you just said here should be mentioned to your partner. If he truly doesn’t have time to speak with you in person most days, then send him a text or email (whatever he’ll respond to) and ask that he carve out some time to meet with you to discuss some concerns you have with your dynamic. If he makes the time, lay out for him what you described above and explain why your concerns matter to him as well as to you. If he can’t or won’t make time for you, you may need to consider what’s truly important to you. Will you give him a specific period of time to try and meet with you? Or will the lack of a meeting be the final straw? I cannot and will not tell you how to handle your relationship with this person. All I can do is offer some basic advice as a neutral party. I hope you succeed in working this out.

I would be happy to discuss this with you. Feel free to send me a message any time.