As a former psychology student, I would, objectively, have to say that my want of dominance is a way to try and 'force' others to see that, not only am I trying to prove to others that I am good enough for them, but I would be trying to prove to myself that I am in fact in control of my life and that I can handle a relationship. (Keep in mind that the dominant portion of my relationship is mostly in scenes and the bedroom, but with slight permeance into everyday life.)

But that's why I posted the query. To see what others felt.