The West Wing Perspective on Training vs. Romance
Essential Estate Structure: Merit
First, let’s clarify our terms for the purposes of this discussion.
S/M: Sado-Masochism. The inflicting and/or receiving of physical and/or emotional pain for the Fulfillment of (presumably both) partners.
B/D: Bondage and Discipline. Usually sexualized play. Often, but not by definition, an expression of D/S.
D/S: Dominance and [...]