Every relationship is different, so each word of advise may have worked for the person at the moment. You just never know.
My instinct is to be honest and upfront. I can't say that it always worked out. Yes every single guy who I dated and who I told I was into tickling would tickle me. But that was because they thought it would ultimately lead to having sex with me. Even my ex-fiance finally admitted that he thought the tickling thing was silly, (maybe he used the word stupid). I do think guys will accept fetishes from a girl faster than a girl will from a guy mainly because guys like to see girls get off. (I'm not complaining... grin)
So... I can tell you to be honest, and that's it. I can't tell you what to say or how honest to be and at what point in your relationship. I do know that waiting too long or hiding it may damage the relationship. I also know that you might want to mention the bondage aspect after she is comfortable with the tickling aspect. If you really want to find someone, honesty is the key.
I did find someone on TMF that I eventually married. I'll admit that this rarely happens, and it was pretty special- he's pretty special. But I will also admit that I turned him down over and over and over again for quite a long time. I'm surprised he didn't give up, because I would have. Even when I fell for him, I tried to hold out hope that I would find someone in Atlanta, and lied to him about how I felt.
Finally, we started dating, and it was so perfect, so wonderful, that I was sure it would end because I have a tendancy to screw things up. But it didn't. And we are honest about everything. I tell him everything. This isn't the Donna Reed show, so we have our ups and our downs... but finding your match, your soulmate is an unbeatable feeling. It is well worth the wait. (and well worth the lovely roller coaster ride with them for better or worse)
Sunny
