can barely take care of themself

is extremely self-motivated and has been for a while

has to control every aspect of their life or else they get very irritable

isn't perfect, but they take steps to be self-disciplined and have learned from their mistakes

Yes, with their established partners and they both have agreed upon these names

Yes, but they asked for permission first

Yes, they call non-partners by pet names, and expect others to use their honorifics

No, they've never had a partner

this person often asks for nude photos or videos pretty quickly (or sends their own, unsolicited)

they've negotiated beforehand with their sub that it will only be a sexual dynamic

it's an important part of their dynamic, but they make sure all of their sub's needs are met first, including outside of the bedroom

it's usually the basis for their rules, tasks, and protocols, even though their sub is wanting "more" out of the dynamic

Non-monogamy isn't for them, and they wouldn't want their sub to have other partners either

They make it know from the start that they are "poly" and have multiple subs (but none of those subs are allowed to have other partners)

They have had one or two other partners for a while, and may be open to having another if everyone's needs are able to still be met

Each relationship is different, so there would have to be a discussion about it first

This Dominant would never lie or cheat, and hasn't in the past

They've done it once or twice, but they've promised they would never do again

They used to lie and cheat in the past, but they've sought help and have changed their ways

They are currently lying/cheating on their partner, but they say they have a good reason

They are constantly asking for money or tributes from their sub

No, they are the one always giving money and gifts to their sub

One time. But they were really in a bind and promptly paid it back

It's about half and half between them and their sub

they prefer to do things their own way and not follow mainstream BDSM ideals

they aren't too familiar with aftercare, limits, safe words, etc., but they do have high protocol rules

they demonstrate they are an expert in BDSM, and make sure their sub knows the foundations of BDSM as well

they've taken the time to educate themselves in the basics, and are wanting to grow in their knowledge

ignores their sub's safe words and limits

encourages their sub to communicate, both verbally and through journaling, and they listen proactively

tries to communicate and listen, but it's just not part of their personality

tries to push their sub's limits, but will usually apologize afterward

Yes, S&M and physical punishments were negotiated, and there's always communication and aftercare involved

Yes, they are extremely sadistic and prefer subs that have no limits

Yes, often times they will lash out without warning, and then make excuses or blame their sub

No, pain and physical punishments are a hard limit for them or their sub