That’s the dynamics of their relationship. Richard is a sub. 100% He does not want to dominate her. He wants to be dominated by her. That’s their relationship, so you won’t see him in charge.
For Courtney, this is good. She lacks confidence in herself because of her family and the way she was treated by them and still is being treated by them. This relationship helps Courtney to build her courage and her confidence, and allows her to see herself in a more positive light. It also allows Richard to let his guard down and be himself with full confidence in his partner and their relationship.
The only way I see Richard ever dominating or taking control of the relationship from Courtney’s hand is if he has to protect her, or if she permits him to do so, and no other reason.
Like the person above me said, Courtney being the one in charge is their dynamic. He wanted someone to dominant him, someone he can submit all control to. That's quite literally.. the plot of this story. But if your looking for something more balanced and less BDSM heavy, I recommend "The Broken Ring: this marriage is bound to sink." Ironically the characters have the same physical features (blond hair, blue eyed ML and black hair, green eyed FL.) The main couple are switches, sometimes FL takes the lead and sometimes ML takes the lead. Their relationship is also a little similar with the ML wanting the FL's attention (being puppy-like around FL but being cold to others.) I will add a warning, the plot touches on a lot of sensitive themes.
thanks for the rec!!
Oooo! I just started that one! Thanks for the favorable review!
so i really like this story but personally i'm getting a bit bored of courtney always being the one in charge, especially since i really liked the ch richard snapped and took over...
so i was wondering if one of you my dear friends could recommend something like this story but more... balanced? between the couple?? yeah. love this but would like a more balanced dynamic
(also on the same note of getting bored i can't help but chuckle everytime courtney courtney's eyes do that thing where they get small (kinda of her being in the zone? mad? like it happenned sooooo much just in this chapter!! lol) )
(also 2 for the friend who said richard looks like a teletubie: fy !!! now i can't unsee it!! lol)