Hello frien/d/s. I'm a wannabe master with a cute little slave who's vying for my affections. My only problem is I am horrible, horrible, HORRIBLE at being dominant. I think I'm just too nice.

Now, this isn't your typical "tell me how to be a master" thread, as while I do want that, there's another thing I want. I want to know how to be a NICE master. I want to be affectionate, kind, and loving, but still dominant, controlling, and...well, master-y. Usually Master threads on /d/ are "teach me how to be a prick to my lover", and I want to avoid that.

So, /d/, how can I be a dom and still be nice?