It Takes One to Know One

I attended a 50th birthday party for a friend this weekend. I haven't been in much of a partying mood and was hesitant in going. Truthfully, I still can't kick this down in the dump shitting feeling but I thought I could use a change of scenery.

I was bored as hell at first and I only knew a few people there. Nothing too exciting was going on so I sat there sipping my wine and just observed other people. As more people arrived and the first keg of beer was quickly being drained the party picked up and people started talking to everybody like their life long friend.

What's a keg of beer without the games. Tables were suddenly filled with people playing beer pong and flip cup. OK, I have to admit that I have never played beer pong or flip cup in my life. But this was a party and I'm always up to try something new so I got in on a game of beer pong. I'm not a beer drinker so they allowed my cups to be filled with small amounts of wine. My side didn't win but both sides were down to one cup each before the winning ball was thrown.

Among my observation of people was a couple in their early 50's. After a short time of watching them I knew that they were in a D/s relationship. It must be true when they say, it takes one to know one. There was more affection between them, touching, a little kiss as they passed each other in the room, staying connected through eye contact and of course that special communication they had where no words are spoken. I noticed a raised eyebrow, a glance, a quick point of the finger from him and her response was immediate. I started speaking with them casually and again noticed the quick flick of the finger to her when she would get too loud or silly. It was a gesture that most people in the vanilla world wouldn't even notice but it was clear as a bell to me. After about the third time of him flicking the finger I jokingly said to her that she better behave herself or when she gets home he's going to take her over his knee. Their faces both lit up and with a big laugh she said that's what she was hoping for. She then gave me a big hug, a sign of our oneness and understanding. They told me they were together since their early teens and living the way that they do has made every day special.

Seeing them interact was so refreshing but I do envy them. Yes, it made me think of someone and how I thought our life was going to be. It was also encouraging to see that it's possible.

Love, peace and joy to all of you,

me