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A Spanking Good Relationship
By
Lemon Knight and Joy Standing
Friday, 8:00 PM
Home of John and Mary McClelland
John and Mary McClelland have been married for 10 years. John is thirty-five years old and is a principal of a local high school. At 6 feet 1 inch tall with brown hair and eyes; he is fit with a calm demeanor. Mary is 5 feet 6 inches tall with long blonde hair and green eyes. She is thirty-two years old and a middle school teacher. They have a great relationship. And yet, Mary desires something more.
They live in a house on a 5-acre lot. Three acres is grass and 2 acres encompasses the house, a garage, a large work shed and a clump of trees. The property is beautiful for when their brothers and sisters bring over the nephews and nieces. It is a special place and they love it.
Mary and John are clearing the table, enjoying a bottle of wine when Mary asked if they could talk. John was concerned and said of course. They took their wine into the family room and sat down.
"John, I want to try something new and it will sound crazy."
"Mary, if it is important to you, it is not crazy."
"OK, hear me out. I want to have a domestic discipline relationship. It would promote discipline, responsibility, and personal growth. You would have a special role. You would be in charge and set rules, boundaries, and consequences for me. It would be a together project setting rules like no lying, no being late without letting the other know. I have been missing deadlines and not paying attention. I think this would really help me."
"OK, I'm trying to understand. What are the consequences?"
"Consequences are intended to correct behavior, reinforce accountability, and encourage personal growth. They could be lost of privileges, additional chores, corner time or even a spanking."
"Spanking. You want me to spank you?"
"If I break a rule or disobey, yes?"
" So, you want me to spank your bottom."
"No, but if we agree to rules then there has to be consequences."
"May I think about this? I would like to research this and understand more."
"I sent you an email with several links to get you started."
Next Friday, 8:00 PM
Walking in a nearby park
"Mary, I thought about this a lot and I can tell it is important to you. I will be the
Head of Household
. We will agree to rules, we will agree to consequences, but I will essentially have to enforce the rules."
"Yes, and I accept that and expect there to be consequences."
"How will you feel after I have spanked your bottom and you are crying and sore. I will take this responsibility seriously and you will be seriously spanked. Not some pat on the behind"
"I suspect I will be sore and crying and still loving you."
"You say that, but think about it. I will beat your butt like a drum and you will thank me for it."
Well, you will discipline me. It will involve spanking not beating. I may not be happy while it is going on but I will feel better afterwards. It may take a day or two at first."
"Rules. Take notes. Rule 1 no lying. Nothing is worse than lying. If you lie there will be a separate experience."
"Agreed"
"Your turn"
"If I am going to be late on a project or an appointment, I will let you know. I have been bad about this lately."
"Agreed and agreed"
"What about your health?"
"What about it?"
"I saw your doctor prescribed a 1-quart enema. She even had it all mixed and put in a box. All you had to do was slip it in. You didn't"
"No, I didn't. I don't see how that adds to my personal growth?"
"Okay, let's put a pin in that one."
"Agreed." And the list continued to grow.
"Maybe my title should not be Head of Household but Lord and Master?"
"And my title would be ex-wife. I am not your maid; I am not your servant. I am your wife. You can't unload all of the stuff you do around the house upon me."
"Agreed, just kidding. You need to buy a journal. We will put our rules in it, changes to rules, and every day you will write what went well, what didn't go well and what rules you broke.
"I will do that tomorrow. Does that mean you are ok with this?"
"Go buy a paddle and not some toy. We are doing this."
John immediately felt Mary's lips on his. She pulled back with a huge smile. She kissed him once more and hugged him again. "What do you say we go home and have sex?"
"I like this new plan, already." John put his arm across Mary's shoulders.
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Dinner at Ricardo's
John and Mary were seated at a table by the window. Ricardo's was one of their favorite restaurants. It was a Cuban restaurant. They loved the Ropa Viejas. The restaurant smelled of roasting onions and garlic. Add citrus and spices and it was the best smell in the world. They each ordered a mojito.
"This was a great idea, Mary"
"It's been a while."
"You mentioned you wanted to talk about something?"
"I do."
"I don't think we can talk about that here."
"No. I was talking to Terri today. Her house sold and she has to get out. The divorce has wiped her out emotionally. I was thinking of inviting her to stay with us this summer. It would give her time to decompress and she can start planning her life."
"She's your best friend. We have room and we know she won't steal the silverware."
"Thank you."
"Yep, if you don't mind her hearing, you scream and cry, I don't mind."
"John, we will just ask her to give us the house."
"Would you give us the house, Terri? I'm going to do a husbandly duty and Mary is going to yell, a lot."
"it's ok. I told her. We've been best friends since freshman year at college. We don't have secrets."
Wednesday 11:00 AM
McClelland Home
Terri brought in the last box and put all of her stuff in her bedroom. After 10 years of marriage, she had 10 boxes. Terri wondered if she should be awarded a set of steak knives. NO, she would have stabbed her ex with every single one.
"Here is your duffle bag. Make yourself at home."
At 5 feet 11 inches, Terri was tall for a woman. Both her parents were tall. Height runs in the family. She tried out for college basketball and realized she couldn't make a basket if she had a step ladder. She was let go after a 2-week camp in which she stored exactly zero points. So, she became a teacher and coaches on the side. "How about lunch, my treat?"
"OK. Deal. A new gyro place just opened up. Want to try?"
"Absolutely." They went out to Mary's Jeep. Terri picked up a FedEx box. Want me to put this in the house?"
"No, throw it in the Jeep."
Mary pulled out of the driveway and headed off. "It's probably my paddle."
"So, you went through with it. How's John?"
"Supportive."
Terri glanced at the box in the back seat. "Why domestic discipline?
"It made sense to me. A lot of marriage struggle. I have my faults and I want to work on them. I really think it will bring John and I closer together."
"Were you spanked as a kid?"
"No. Not at all. It's not about spanking or punishment. It's about discipline, accountability, and personal growth. I trust, John."
Terri glanced at the box in the back seat, again.
Mary noticed the second glance. "Just open it."
"Thank you, thank you." Terri ripped open the box with glee. The paddle was wrapped in a soft cloth bag. It was heavy and had a wonderful grain. There was a tag: 12 inches x 4 inches by 1/2 inch thick. Enjoy, Helen, Proprietress. "Wow, this is heavier and larger than I thought it would be."
"I spoke to a lady at the paddle shop and she said this is a starter paddle. It's not a toy. It's long enough to spank both cheeks at once and it is heavy enough to send a message."
"That message being ouch?"
When they arrived at the Greek place, Terri put the paddle in in its soft cloth bag and placed it on the back floor.
"I have to admit it is slightly smaller than the old school paddles. Oh wait. I think there are a bunch of school paddles in a closet. I could get you one or two. "
"Let's eat lunch. I think one paddle is enough."
3 months later, Friday, 8:00 PM
McClelland Family Room
So where is Terri, tonight? She is in her room with her head set on her ears. She said you could spank me and she wouldn't even know."
"Thoughtful. "I've been reading your journal and I think it is time to have a discussion. Tomorrow is discipline day."
Saturday, 4:45 AM
McClelland Bedroom
"Mary?"
"Yes? Time to get up. I'll go make coffee and you need to get dressed for yard work. Wear good shoes." John left to start the coffee."
Mary felt like going back to sleep but it is discipline day and she signed up for it. She put on panties, short shorts, a sleeveless t-shirt, and an old pair of running shoes. She went down stairs.
"Normally Timmy mows our yard. But I gave him a vacation. You will mow our yard today.
"What?"