Domestic Discipline Glossary: This Thing We Do / TTWD

The Domestic Discipline Glossary includes Terminologies, Descriptions & Acronyms specific to the DD lifestyle community.
This DD resource is one of the most popular on ADDS. There is an addition to be discussed, TTWD. And this post is also open to all terminologies and the entire Domestic Discipline community as an interactive and ongoing project...

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Sara, an ADDS member and new DD blogger from Quiet Sara and the StrongMan, recently emailed and asked about This Thing We Do and the the acronym TTWD. She suggested I post something clarifying the terminology, I thought that was a good idea and also felt it would be a wonderful question to pose to the entire community. 

"This Thing We Do" (TTWD) and "Our Thing" were originally used by the Mafia beginning in the early 1900s when they would not use the word Mafia, La Cosa Nostra etc. It has also been adopted by secret societies and then on to the BDSM community. It was meant to be overly general to keep a true identity secret.

More recently the acronym has also become part of the Domestic Discipline community. The difference in the way some people have been using the acronym in our community is that even though they are living a DD lifestyle dynamic they believe they do so in their own way or a very general manner. The only thing confusing about that is DD is already understood as a lifestyle dynamic that is lived in various and individual ways. Everyone lives their DD dynamic in an individualized way depending on the people and personalities involved.
So, how should we include TTWD to The DD Glossary?

* Has it just become a secondary term for DD that still also means anything general from the entire lifestyle community beyond DD?

* What few lines would best sum up TTWD for The DD Glossary?

* What is the importance of having terminologies that are understood throughout a community?

Please bring up any terminology on your mind or that you feel would be a good fit for this community glossary.

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A Domestic Discipline Society (ADDS) - 

A Domestic Discipline Society® is featured on several alternative lifestyle sites, social sites and a blog site. Collectively ADDS is the largest and the most active Domestic Discipline community worldwide. A Domestic Discipline Society® is where all the varying styles of  the DD lifestyle are brought together in one place.

In 2005, when there was infighting in the DD community ADDS was founded as a place where everyone was welcome to discuss DD and not be judged for their differences. The ideas that DD could be summed up by one couple or a small group or that DD was confined by religion, gender or sexual identity and other divisions were broken. The ideas that DD was individual and all areas of DD are connected by common denominators, not differences, is something that began with the first ADDS group and is still at the foundation of every ADDS group and this site.

The A Domestic Discipline Society (ADDS) site is for anyone interested in the Domestic Discipline lifestyle choice. ADDS now has a blog/site and is the Domestic Discipline Homepage for everything DD. DD Information, Education, Articles, Series, Resources, Hundreds of DD & DD Friendly Links & The Original FREE DD GUIDE.

Overview>...continue for more info/full description

Domestic Discipline (DD) -  Domestic Discipline is the practice of a subtle Dominant and submissive type of lifestyle, with the emphasis on the relationship first, then and only then is spanking as a disciplinary action or punishment discussed. The Dominant partner is known as the Head of Household (HOH). The submissive partner is Taken in Hand (TIH). When implemented ideally, DD is the caring, consensual, consistently fair use of structure, accountability and discipline as a positive way to enhance communication, deepen intimacy and reinforce relationship commitment. The discipline normally includes one of many styles of  disciplinary actions or measures, but first centers around rules of behavior asked for by one partner and agreed to by the other.

Overview Page >>>...continue for more info/full description

Also >>> Defining Domestic Discipline Article / DD Lifestyle Definition

Domestic Discipline Diary (DDiary) - It is a journal style tool used to honestly keep track of ideas. Also to keep track of misdeeds/transgressions that have occurred. Include first offense. second etc... Date of transgression, and what Disciplinary Action was applied with the date and time and more info. It can be seen at any time by the HoH. It should be kept in a private place where only the two of you can access it. ... continue here for more info

Head of Household ( HoH ) - The Dominant partner in a Domestic Discipline Lifestyle relationship dynamic.

HoH Rules -  The list referred to as the HoH Rules is slowly and patiently developed from the TiH List. An HoHs list of Rules is usually broken down into five areas known as the 3D S&H. Dishonesty, Disobedience, Disrespect, Safety & Health. ... continue here for more information 

3D S&H - comprehensive, clear and complete categories used when a HoH is beginning or organizing the HoH Rules List. ... continue for more info 

Taken in Hand ( TiH ) - The submissive partner in a Domestic Discipline lifestyle relationship dynamic.

TiH List -  is an ever growing and changing entity. By no stretch of the imagination does it have to be "set" or perfect. Things will be added and taken off  through the passage of time. The TiH List is an important part of the weekly Sit Down Discussions. ... continue here for more information

Reminder Spanking - Reminder Spanking is a preemptive, warning style of spanking... administered beforehand.  ... continue here for more information

Maintenance Spanking - is used as a time based continuing tool within a process to maintain focus, revisit and/or re-establish effect & relationship goals.... administered during or as part of the process. ... continue here for more information

Sit Down Discussion (SitDD) -   a time specifically set aside for the HoH and TiH to sit down and discuss their relationship in a slightly more DD focused format then just chatting during the week or mentioning something in bed before sleep or at a dinner table. Set aside time (twice a week for the first year) every week to fully communicate with one another about everything pertaining to your DD lifestyle. ... continue here for more info

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