In this episode, Brandon the Dom delves into evaluating long-term life partners. Drawing from his personal experiences, Brandon explores how to assess your partner's alignment with your life purpose. He outlines five stages of relationships—need fulfillment, mutual benefit, romantic trial period, engagement/resource trial period, and full commitment—highlighting the importance of aligning purposes for a successful partnership. Brandon also provides practical advice for both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships.

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:21) - Personal Story: Marriage and the Book 'Sex at Dawn'
• (03:08) - The Importance of Purpose Alignment in Relationships
• (07:03) - Stages of a Relationship: Monogamous and Non-Monogamous Tracks
• (09:33) - Stage One: Need Fulfillment
• (11:24) - Stage Two: Mutual Benefit
• (13:27) - Stage Three: Romantic Trial Period
• (15:25) - Stage Four: Engagement or Resource Trial Period
• (16:20) - Stage Five: Full Commitment
• (17:17) - Challenges and Realities of Long-Term Commitment
• (18:33) - Final Thoughts

In this episode, Brandon the Dom discusses seven crucial behaviors that make a good submissive in a dominant-submissive (DS) relationship. These behaviors, which complement those required of a good Dom, include service towards the Dom's vision, respect and trust, challenging the structure when necessary, effective communication, play and servicing pleasure, openness to learning, and serving with intention and love. These practices aim to create a stronger, more cohesive dynamic between Dom and submissive, emphasizing teamwork and mutual growth. For more insights, visit brandonthedom.com.

• (00:00) - Introduction to Submissive Behaviors
• (01:17) - The Importance of Service
• (02:21) - Respect and Trust
• (03:55) - Challenging the Structure
• (05:25) - Effective Communication
• (07:18) - Play and Pleasure
• (09:15) - Commitment to Learning
• (10:22) - Serving with Intention and Love
• (11:42) - Conclusion and Further Resources

In this episode, Brandon the Dom discusses seven crucial behaviors that make a good dominant in BDSM. Moving beyond basic consent and research, these behaviors delve into deeper concepts like leadership, responsibility, order, communication, awareness, education, and love. Brandon explains the importance of each behavior, offering insights and practical examples for both dominants and submissives to enhance their dynamics. He emphasizes creating trust, clear communication, and fostering growth while maintaining a healthy, safe, and consensual environment.

• (00:00) - Introduction to Dominance
• (01:40) - Leadership
• (04:24) - Responsibility
• (05:08) - Order and Structure
• (06:43) - Effective Communication
• (08:57) - Awareness in Dominance
• (10:32) - Educating and Creating Growth
• (11:50) - The Role of Love and Intention
• (12:51) - Conclusion