It starts with friendship and learning what the connections are and building on that. I know I enjoy stingy more than thuddy. I've always been a curious creature.. If your expectations come with the expectation that I trust you immediately, that isn't going to happen.
The only way to know if there is a common ground is to start a dialog. The only way to build the trust, is to take the time. Play hard, stay safe!
10-18-15 update: I'm not sure where this "lifestyle" fits me or how I fit this lifestyle. I identify as kinky, open minded. Submissive, yes... bottom, could be... top of any sort, no thank you. I don't switch. Slave... i don't have a conclusive answer on that one. I have also worked hard to get where I am in life and for me, that's big. I own that. Lets start with discussion, find common interests and move from there.