JohnFK said:
I don't think there's one answer that suits every situation.
This is the best answer here. Every situation is different. There have been many on this board past and present that have gotten into relationships with clients. Some publicly {reminded of Jenn Angel and Miranda} and others privately that only a select few knew about. Some worked out, some didn't. Some where long relationships, some where short.
I am dating a former hobbyist that I met on this board. He never made it to see me as a client. Twice we tried but he canceled one and I canceled one. I can honestly say that if we had met as SP/Client, we would not be dating now. It would have been under a different dynamic and therefore I would not have entertained the idea. If he had contacted me for a date on this board, I would have declined. He contacted me on another non industry related site to go for drinks. Even then he explained it was not about a free fuck and that he just wanted to get to know the person behind the escort. I was very hesitant, and since we fought like cats and dogs on the boards to the point that we both got suspended a couple of times I thought I was out of my mind agreeing to a date. Now it is 15 months later and we happy. Will we continue to be in a year or 2, I have no idea. So it hopefully shows you that while it is possible, everyone is different and I don't think the odds are very high.
So again, if he was a client, I would never had entertained the idea at all. I would have refused right from the beginning. There was always me-the escort and me-the person, and I would never let one cross into the other. It is like having two personalities, and I think it is like this for many escorts out there.
moresex4me said:
You could also have an open marriage. After all you both know in the current relationship that it is not exclusive. Having said that, how many hobbyists would go for a non-exclusive relationship? Or, for that matter, how many SP's/former SP's? Some of us are hard-wired to be jealous.
That one is a tough one. Myself personally, I can be exclusive, loyal and very thoughtful and giving to my partner. The BF feels extremely secure in our relationship because that is how I make him feel. He can also be very loyal. However, we can both handle having an open relationship as well. It is sometimes tough, and I think I would and have handled a little better him{don't worry sweetie, we can fight about this one later, lol} but the key for us is open communication.
I am very low maintenance in a relationship as well. I don't need a lot of attention, just the right type of attention. I will tell him straight out, I need some attention right now. I will tell him I would like some flowers. I don't get upset that I had to tell him what I want like I know most women do. I know he is not a mind reader and to ensure that I get what I want when I want, I simply tell him. And he does the same with me.
So again, can be tough, the odds are staked against you, but if you walk into it honestly and communicate to your partner, then it is very possible that it can work.