My New Kink Experiment Failed Miserably

I've been dating casually and exploring different aspects of my sexuality. Last night, I decided to try something new with a partner who's open-minded but not as adventurous as me. We agreed on trying a mild domination roleplay where they were supposed to be in control for an hour. The plan was simple: wear leather gloves and have them direct me around the room, telling me what to do while being somewhat restrictive. The setup sounded great when I planned it out, but once we started, things fell apart quickly. I found myself getting really anxious about not knowing where this would lead or if they'd go too far with their control. My partner sensed my discomfort and tried to reassure me, but that only made the situation more awkward. So here's what I'm wondering: Is it normal for a first-time kink experience like this to flop? Should I try again with something simpler or stick with vanilla dating until I feel more comfortable experimenting?