I've been thinking about myself, and aside from the fact that I consider myself a switch, when I am sub, I think I am more subordinate than submissive or like a slave. I want my Dom to be like a mentor to me, an older brother, a teacher, or the person of higher rank in the army. I think mentor is the best term for it. I want somebody to help me find my desires, which most likely often include pleasing him or her.

I am not exactly sure what that means, because I am not exactly sure what is the difference between them.

What do you think?

Especially, what is the difference between a slave and a submissive?

And has anyone felt subordinate rather than slavish or submissive?