Edit: this is solely my opinion based off of my experience and observations of the following idea.

Behavioral modification is a very fascinating concept to me and seems to be a pretty common aspect of a lot of BDSM related dynamics. Be it a simple bedroom only idea, more relaxed rules or serious rules in a TPE dynamic. The idea alone that two people, one wanting to change the behavior of the other and the other willing to be changed by the one is so incredibly interesting, but I have noticed one thing that does not seem to be commonly talked about. The seriousness of it.

I should make it known that this post is more dedicated to the stricter/more serious dynamics, but still can apply to those where rules and punishment is not a serious aspect.

Either way, I do not see the importance of being careful with this stressed as much as other kinks. Yes, consent and agreeing to the rules and punishments as well as all the other necessary conversations must be had, but I think there should also be another conversation to be made. One that focuses more on the importance of having and obeying (insert whatever rule) without being dependent on it or needing the rule to be happy in life, especially in the event that a dynamic does not work out. I have recently been posting personals adds and talking to many many fine people, but I have noticed a pattern within some of them. Especially some who have been in long term TPE or TPE-esque relationships. Ones that involved high protocol, rules and daily routines. From those who I have spoken to, I noticed that they still abide by and or are concerned that they still follow the whatever those rules may have been. I have also noticed within this forum multiple people asking advice on what to do after their dynamic has ended and they still feel obligated to abide by those same rules of their previous dynamic. If anyone would like to add to this out of you have made other observations that may contradict this please do tell me. I am very interested to hear the communities opinions on this. Thanks for reading!