Word smithery of the mind!

[Squeaks]

I thought that a bit of philosophy and psychology could be accounted for as literature. So I thought I'd start this little tid bit up. There is only one rule that I really put fourth as major and that it has to be something that you formulated. Pretty simple huh?

Well first off here is something that I concluded just recently.
I've figured that you can relate a person to a dog in a very basic way in that they both are able to be controlled by a leash.
Of course with a human it is a psychological leash, but it works in the same basic way.
First and foremost it is much easier to use the leash to lead a person if the person is willing due to weak will or knowing submission.
Some are much harder control and may frequently or infrequently pull the leash away from you, causing you to have to find it again before you can take a hold.
There is always a chance of the person coming back and biting you in the butt if they don't like how they are being handled.
The most difficult part of the equation is finding the start of the leash or the button in which you can press to manipulate a person. As with point number two this can change from time to time and some give you a firmer grip on the said leash then others.
I know this sounds like quite the malevolent view, but I find it to at least be somewhat true.
I myself wouldn't try this on someone just to try it and simply came across it through a small conversation.

[Varg]

ive been reading a fair few books on this relative topic.. manipulative minds and Social Engineering. absolutely love it! one is a commercially disturbing book created by one of the resident psychologists in the "Big Brother" series. i think its called "the Book of Tells" its riddiculous considering the main theme of the book is dominance and submission.. and the signs people give off  to show either of these "tells".
i must admit though.. anyone into psychology and computer hacking ought to check out Social Engineering. it really is a good read.

[Relym]

Here's my example: A relationship is like a roller coaster. You wait forever to finally get to it. You're pretty nervous, but you've heard some pretty good things about it. People just getting off the ride pass you and say it was good while it lasted. You finally get on the ride, and it starts up. You're really scared now, because it's going slowly and it's making you anxious. Soon enough, though, you're going so fast that everything is just a blur and you're screaming the whole time. It's exhilirating and makes you feel great. Then the ride starts to slow down. You're pretty disappointed but you were beginning to get sick anyway. You leave the ride for a while to take a break and wait for your nausea and sickness to wear off and watch other people ride it to see if they had the same experience as you. Soon, you're feeling ready to ride again, with the same results.

Another one I had was this: good friends are like dogs (I know you used this one with people in general but his is different). Once you bond, it's nearly impossible to stay away from them, and them from you. You can play together for hours and still not be bored. Sometimes they can be a little too persistent but in the end, you'll be glad they're there. Sometimes, they seem like too much of a responsibility when your life gets hectic, but seeing them after a long day is a great relief after anything. Some dogs you simply can't bond with, and when you try to pet them, they growl and bark and sometimes bite. No matter how many times you throw the ball or stick for them to fetch, they refuse to humor you with their attention. When two of your friends meet each other for the first time, they either really like each other, one is totally dominant, or they don't like each other at all.

Is this what you were talking about?