Quote:
dom·i·nate
1. to rule over; govern; control.
2. to tower above; overlook; overshadow: A tall pine dominated the landscape.
3. to predominate, permeate, or characterize.
4. Mathematics. (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc.
5. Linguistics. (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches.
–verb (used without object)
6. to rule; exercise control; predominate.
7. to occupy a commanding or elevated position.
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Ok 4 and 5 are pretty irrelevant, but I didn't want to leave anything out.
None of those definitions of the word leave me feeling like it's something I want in a partner. The word I use here, partner, is the opperative one. I want someone who is my equal and respects me as such. I want someone with whom I share mutual love and support. I am fully capable of taking care of myself in every way. I would like to be with someone who is as well. Yes, we would support each other, encourage, be a rock in times of pain, protect, care. We would do that for each other.
Xin, I won't flame you, but no, I do not want to be led -- or followed -- I want to share in every aspect of the journey. Side by side. Together.