Tyler's life is rapidly spinning out of control. He has blown his inheritance and his studies, and worked at a succession of menial jobs with no prospects. Things slowly start to change when he meets Katie, a psychology student, two years into her doctorate. Realising Tyler lacks discipline and direction, Katie provides it, and as their female-led relationship progresses, she also dispenses appropriate punishments for Tyler's misdemeanours. Unused to being spanked, Tyler comes to accept it is for his own benefit, and is happy to have Katie take control. His road to submission has not been without problems, but he ultimately embraces the fact that he is a submissive husband.