We’ve been doing this for years, so I fully expected a repeat of former rules. Once again, though, Milord surprised me with these, none of which actually involves anything sexual!

1. I will wear a visible sign of my submission at all times. This could include a formal collar, anklet, necklace, or body chain.
2. No dishes will be left in the sink overnight. This will be a shared responsibility.
3. I will attend Yoga class or practice Yoga at home no less than three times a week.
4. No electronics for anyone after 10:30 p.m.
5. Meal planning for the week will be completed by 8:30 p.m. Sunday evenings.

“Wow,” I said, surprised. “Most of these are really for both of us. Why is that? You always help out anyway.”

“I do, but I wanted it to be more formal. Didn’t seem quite fair to place all the responsibilities on you.”

“I like them, but. . .” I bit my lip.

“Go on, love. What’s bothering you?”

“They just seem so vanilla, even the sign of submission. I mean, no one besides us know that my ankle is really a day collar,” I admitted.

“Ah. Then, how about these?” he grinned and handed me another sheet of paper. “These are your Winter Rules 2025.”

1. Only one piece of clothing between the legs at one time.
2. When at “Formal Home Dinner” I will serve Milord a plated dinner, paired with wine, and remain naked and kneeling by the side of his chair or seated next to him. The choice will be his.
3. Only cupless bras may be worn.
4. On Fridays, Milord will return from work to find his submissive showered, shaved, lubed, filled with a plug of his choice, with nipples clamped, standing beside his favorite chair and holding a dram of scotch.
5. When Milord attaches home cuffs or collar, only he can remove them.

“Any adjustments? Questions?” he asked.

“Questions, yes. Does number 1 refer to both underpants and pants?”

“Absolutely, yes.”

“Got it. For number 4, should I assume you want both my ass and pussy lubed?”

“You should.”

“Okay. And for number 5, does that mean that ONLY you will remove them or that you could potentially give me or someone else permission to remove them?”

“Only me.”

I looked up at him, grinned, and said, “In that case, I accept all of these rules.”