I [43M] am about to enter into a TPE relationship with someone [24F], for the first time in several years.
I've brushed off and edited an old Pledge that I wrote, that served me well in previous relationships. I wanted to share it here.
A Slave's Pledge
I belong to my Master.
I will surrender myself fully and completely to him. I will trust that he will grant me the privileges I need to serve him well, because he wishes me to be healthy and effective and capable and beautiful and happy. I will trust that I can earn these privileges fairly, and when they are taken away, that they will be restored when I have learned to treat them with respect.
Mouths are a privilege.
I will attend to my words and my emotions. I will remember that the things I say have effects and reflect who I am as I represent my Master in the world. I will earn the privilege to use my voice in private by speaking respectfully and truthfully to my Master. I will earn the privilege to use my voice in public by following his wishes, by advocating for him, and furthering his desires in my public and private conversations.
Hands are a privilege.
I will attend to my tasks and actions. I will remember that the things I touch have effects and reflect what I can do as I serve my Master in the world. I will earn the privilege to use my hands in private by touching my Master gently and respectfully, and by diligently and skillfully performing those tasks that he asks of me. I will earn my privilege to use my hands in public by following his wishes, by completing the tasks that I agree to with skill and grace, and by taking care to not damage or discard the things that he values.
Feet are a privilege.
I will attend to my movements and schedules. I will remember that the places I go have effects and reflect what I seek as I follow my Master in the world. I will earn the privilege to use my feet in private by attending to my Master quickly and cheerfully when called. I will earn the privilege to use my feet in public by following his wishes, by being where I agree to be in a timely manner, and attending thoughtfully to the risks and dangers of where I go.
Bodies are a privilege.
I will attend to my health and nourishment. I will remember that I am an instrument of my Master’s will, and I reflect my Master in all things that I do. I will earn the privilege to use my body in private by surrendering it to my Master, by treating it well, and by honestly informing him of its needs and limitations. I will earn the privilege to use my body in public by following his wishes, by keeping myself safe and healthy, and by protecting his investment in it with my every thought and actions.