u/Kitchen_Fishing_3014

I was 4 years single and celibate until…. I prefer a dominate partner but my last relationship 4 years ago became very emotionally abusive. I spent a long time finding myself again. I recently met a man who seemed to be a sexy, perfect dominate but after a few encounters he ended things. We were both upfront about wanting to be casual and unattached but I was upfront about my past and that while I did not need him outside a physical relationship, I did need trust and aftercare that made me feel comfortable. I gave him a list of ground rules and he agreed. I am now feeling unsure on how I finally tried to open up again and regain my power only to be disappointed. Just needed to put it out there. I am ok, but I don’t feel ok.