The relationship myself and my boyfriend have is just that, a normal relationship where we're there for each other through thick and thin. If he cries or is going through a bad time then I'll be there for him no matter what. It doesn't make me respect him any less at all, nor does it make him any less in control.

Everyone cries sometimes. I think it's a sign of a true and good relationship if he's able to cry in front of me and I can comfort him without it 'ruining' the D/s aspect of our relationship.