"Oh & I'll tell you a secret- Doms are not all wise & are not always right."

Shock horror, I don't believe what I'm seeing.

"it's not a sign of weakness to give up control; in fact, I think it's the ultimate form of control. You say who, when, where, and under what terms you'll give up control. Someone who's weak can't do that. "

Couldn't agree more.

I honestly think it takes more guts to sub than it does to Dom. Doesn't mean both aren't incredibly worthwhile if they fit with your personality, but subs, especially new ones, risk a hell of a lot more early on I feel.