--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: She didn't think in terms of \"dom\" being…" description: "\"“She didn't think in terms of \"dom\" being capitalized and \"sub\" being lowercase. To Erin, D/s wasn't about one person being worthy of a capital letter ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/57c/lauren-dane-8369_d-s_she-didn-t-think-in-terms-of-dom-being-c_1062903.jpg" --- # She didn't think in terms of "dom" being capitalized and… ![“She didn't think in terms of "dom" being capitalized and "sub" being lowercase. To Erin, D/s wasn't about one person being worthy of a capital letter and the other not. It wasn't about unequal worth; it was about two equals sharing power, sharing sex and emotion. She didn't submit to him because…” quote by Lauren Dane](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/57c/lauren-dane-8369_d-s_she-didn-t-think-in-terms-of-dom-being-c_1062903.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/57c/lauren-dane-8369_d-s_she-didn-t-think-in-terms-of-dom-being-c_1062903.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/57c/lauren-dane-8369_d-s_she-didn-t-think-in-terms-of-dom-being-c_1062903.jpg) > ““She didn't think in terms of "dom" being capitalized and "sub" being lowercase. To Erin, D/s wasn't about one person being worthy of a capital letter and the other not. It wasn't about unequal worth; it was about two equals sharing power, sharing sex and emotion. She didn't submit to him because she wanted to be debased or harmed, because she needed to be lesser than anyone. She was aware some people got off on that, and hey, whatever floats your boat. But when he dominated her, she felt cherished and adored, cosseted in those cherished moments between them-in a way she never achieved with anyone else.”” [Lauren Dane](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lauren-dane/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. In consensual D/s dynamics, power exchange is mutual, rooted in equality and emotional intimacy rather than domination. **In simple terms:** Power exchange can be equal and loving. Key Takeaway Prioritize consent and equality. Themes relationships power dynamics consent Mood introspective empathetic Type philosophical advice When to use this quote - BDSM relationships - role‑play scenarios - relationship counseling - personal boundaries Key Concepts egalitarianism emotional intimacy Questions to Reflect On - How do you ensure mutual respect? - What boundaries are essential? 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