Michael Makai > Quotes

“I love redheads. It’s not the hair color, it’s the crazy.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“People are like M&Ms. They come in a variety of colors, they're hard on the outside, and full of obscene yumminess on the inside.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“A Warrior Princess Submissive seeks not just a Dominant; she seeks a Dominant’s Dominant.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“A typical submissive lives to serve. She likely grew up believing that service to the people you care for is how you express your love for them. It had little or nothing to do with relationship dynamics, sex, kink, or anything anywhere near that complicated. It is a simple, sweet principle of love: If you care for someone, you do nice things for that person. It makes you feel better, it makes him feel better, and it makes the world - or at least your little corner of it - a better place for a time.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“She instinctively knows that each pretender she eliminates brings her one step closer to the One, and in fact, it is not unusual to hear her use this exact terminology: The One. You can almost hear the Capitalization as she says it.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“There is a pernicious notion held by many that being a submissive means being a victim or a doormat. The so-called Fifty Shades phenomenon gives this repulsive lie some very long legs, spreading it far and wide and giving it unwarranted credibility. This fallacy must be exposed for what it is. It is a despicable lie that mischaracterizes and tarnishes millions of good people living a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. At the same time, it undermines the feminist cause, promotes rape culture, and ultimately revictimizes true victims of the very real problems of sexual abuse and violence in this country.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“She will reveal herself as a submissive to a stunned and suddenly perplexed world, announcing for all to hear, "This is who and what I am. I am a submissive. I am happy and fulfilled in my relationship as a submissive. You loved and respected me ten minutes ago... What do you think of me now?”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“She can be a riddle, wrapped in an enigma, inside a conundrum, rolled in a frito burrito. In other words, a total freaking mystery to anyone who isn't gifted with mind-reading abilities.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“When it comes to loving D/ s relationships, the three little words mostly likely to have a significant , positive, and lasting impact on your partner’s well-being is probably “I love you.” Once we venture beyond that simple three-word endearment, however, the competition gets much stiffer. If I had to predict a winner in the four little words category, I’d choose “I believe in you.” When a Dominant believes in his submissive, she eventually grows to believe in herself. That sort of empowerment is priceless beyond measure, and almost always bears sweet fruit.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“While her knight doesn’t necessarily have to be fighting on the same side as the Warrior Princess Submissive, he does need to be a fighter, and he had better be damn good at it.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“There's nothing sexier than confidence, and nothing dumber than over-confidence. Life is all about where you draw the line between the two.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“Bottoming doesn't make you a submissive any more than standing in my kitchen makes you a cook. By the way, while you’re there, please make me a sandwich.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“Sometimes, I think our lifestyle has become the victim of a “World of Kinkcraft” gamer mentality, where people just want to download a cheat sheet or a step-by-step walk-through. Many newcomers yearn to "learn the rules" of the lifestyle as quickly as possible, so they can get right to "winning the game." These are relationships, people. Real BDSM relationships, involving real people with real feelings, living really complicated lives. If this was easy, everyone would be doing it. Stop looking for shortcuts and easy answers.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“Pity the poor novice Dominant who attempts to “break” or “discipline” a Warrior Princess Submissive without her explicit consent. The best case result in that scenario is likely to involve a great deal of frustration and humiliation for him. The worst-case outcome is a little too gruesome to contemplate.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“She may, in fact, love you; she may want you, but she will rarely admit to ever needing you.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“When the mere act of being in a D/s relationship or engaging in BDSM activities reaches a societal tipping point where it is no longer simply socially unacceptable, it becomes borderline criminal, an amazing thing will begin to happen. Some Warrior Princess Submissives will drop their stealth cloaks and step out of the shadows to defend the lifestyle and the Dominants that they love. They will do this, despite their intense fears and despite a whole host of other very real hardships that will ensue because they are, above all else, loyal to their Dominants. They will do it because they are righteous crusaders who aren't afraid to fight the good fight, no matter how unpopular or untenable their positions might seem. They will do it because they are the only ones who can.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“Some women just make you want to know what makes them tick. Others make you wonder what happens when the ticking stops.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“My new and improved Golden Rule: Dom unto others as you would have God Dom unto you.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“She may, in fact, love you; she may want you, but she will rarely admit to ever needing you. Falling in love with a Warrior Princess Submissive is definitely not for the faint of heart.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“The Warrior Princess Submissive herself may be uncertain of her own submissive nature, so it is entirely understandable that the Dominant seeking to woo her might be somewhat tentative, himself. If the Dominant has even the tiniest iota of doubt about his own dominance or his D/s relationship skills, he is doomed. He will be eaten alive, and not in a good way.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“Despite the fact that living a BDSM lifestyle carries with it a certain social stigma, recent studies seem to indicate that BDSM may actually be good for you.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“She isn’t simply unafraid of a good fight, she lives for it, and will often actively go looking for a fight. This is what differentiates your run-of-the-mill fighter from a crusader. The Warrior Princess Submissive is no shrinking violet. She is that dyed-in-the-wool Republican who attends the Democratic National Convention wearing a Rand Paul t-shirt. She is the African-American woman who invites herself to a Ku Klux Klan rally without a hood... and hands out business cards to everyone there. She is the woman who invites the Jehovah's Witnesses into her home and feeds them dinner, just for the opportunity to defend Christmas - even though she may be a Pagan.
When the other girls in high school or college were trying out for the pep squad or cheerleading, she set her sights on the debate team. While her friends agonize over how to “fit in” socially, she is war gaming ideas on how to change society to fit her ideals and principles. Are you someone she considers to be immoral or evil? Run. She will eviscerate you.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“Her intensity often surprises and mystifies the people within the Warrior Princess Submissive's circle of associates. They will occasionally forget how deeply she feels and believes in her causes and, as a result, suddenly find themselves being pummeled in a debate that they hadn't expected, nor wanted.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“There are three possible scenarios when it comes to your stilettos and sex:  (1) You could wear your stilettos without having sex.  (2) You could have sex without your stilettos on.  And (3) you could have sex with your stilettos on, preferably at my house, and bring a camera.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“Some people believe that it isn’t so much power that is exchanged in TPE, as it is authority. The intrinsic difference between power and authority can best be explained thusly: If we were talking about a car, then power would be what was under the hood. Exercising that power would mean taking the car out for a spin. Having the authority to do so might involve a driver’s license, possessing the keys, or having the title and registration.”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“It’s easy to fall in love online with someone you’d slide away from on a bus stop bench. A little too damn easy.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“A cage stokes our emotions and imaginations, regardless of whether you are inside looking out, or outside looking in.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“Just because you and your partner both speak English doesn’t necessarily mean you speak the same language.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook

“The only criterion for an Ineffable Sub's eclectic mélange of traditions from multiple submissive categories should be this only: Does it work for her?”
― Michael Makai, The Warrior Princess Submissive

“It will likely come as no surprise to anyone that jealousy is at the top of the list when it comes to potential pitfalls of a polyamorous relationship.”
― Michael Makai, Domination & Submission: The BDSM Relationship Handbook