Collaring (M/s)

We are talking about him collaring me soon and I find that I have no idea what that means to him. I have always dreamt of being collared, of being found worth enough for a Master to take me as his for life and now it seems that is going to happen. There are so many different views on collars in the lifestlye some people use protection/consideration then full collars for others there is only ever one 'collar' and they are slave without any levels put on what kind of slave they are. So how does Master see collars? I know how I see them.

Protection/training: When an S type is under protection or being trained by a D type. It doesn't mean they belong to that person but it does meant they are learning from and looked after by the D type. Often used with fairly new/green subs and slaves. Physical representation is a simple collar similar to a dogs collar that buckles on and doesn't lock.

Consideration: The next step up is the consideration collar. This is not given or accepted lightly as it is making a commitment usualy for a set period of time for that time to be owned by them. It is a period of time where they get to know each other and work out if they are compatable to each others needs and expectations. In this period of time the relationship is usualy exclusive with the s type not looking at being any other Master's slave and the Master focusing on the one girl. At the end of that period of time either party can pull out without any hard feelings. This level is equivalant to the old fasioned 'pinned' used in the sixitys. It is exclusive dating.

Formal/Permanent: This is the level that too me in the the M/s equivalant of a vannila engagement ring. At this point the Master is saying to his slave that he wants her to be his for life. They know each other well and know each others needs. At this stage the slave belongs to the Master she is his property. However if the need arises the slave can ask for release and it will be given. Just as a vanilla engagement can be ended but is only ended for serious reasons. It is at this point where a ceramony is held (Vanilla would be an engagement party) with the Master and slave declaring their intentions to own or be owned by the other, and often a form of vow or promise is made. I also beleive that at this point the collar must lock as a symbol that the slave really does belong to the Master.

Eternity Collar: This one is the big one. It is the wedding ring of the Master/slave relationship and usualy occurs around about the same time as a vanilla wedding ceramony. I beleive that rather then being given a new collar at this point that the slave should be permanetly marked with either a brand or tattoo to symbolize that it is forever. (Even a locking collar can be removed it is a lot harder to remove a branding or tattoo)