Novices and newbies discussion

Hi everyone. After about a year of FLR attempts that were only partially successful (largely because I tended to top from the bottom), she has finally spread her wings and seized full control with real confidence. Previously, when frustration became too intense, I managed to persuade her into letting me have release. But those days are over; she’s vowed to stick to her guns completely until the final date, giving no release before then.

So, how can one handle all this pent-up frustration and desperation? Sometimes it feels like I’m fainting away, while other times I just want to grab the grinder and rip that lock off (even though doing so would end the game, which isn’t what we’re after).