So, after 4 years in the hobby, about 200 sessions, 150 or so reviews, and probably $80,000 out the door, I have decided to move on.  I cancelled my hobby phone, I literally threw out the phone, I closed my hobby email account.  I want to say thanks to TER, my fellow reviewers, the operators of my favorite agencies in the DC area (you can figure it out from my reviews).  And especially, especially to the wonderful escorts I met along the way – you are a special group of people, and what you do and the way you do it was an eye-opener to me.  I have learned so much and had an enormous amount of fun and supported many good causes – you – in the process.  So, why stop?  Basically, two things. First, I find that the hobby eats up so much of my time, attention, and focus, it was getting in the way of the rest of my life.  Second, the burdens of leading a secret life just got to me. I know what the usual response to one of these notes is – you’ll be back – and it may be the case with me.  The hobby is a great deal if everyone plays smart and plays safe.  I wish you all the best.  

To quote the Eagles famous song:

You clearly love this but found yourself in too deep.  So why not try setting some limits that don't make it impinge on the rest of your life?
Now look what you made me do!  Give some sensitive and thoughtful advice.  My rep is ruined! LOL!

We all have various paths to walk in our lives and, as you seem to realize, should keep our lives varied and complete not limited to a (albeit very pleasant) single pursuit of happiness.

However, mine wasn't a conscious choice. Life gently bumped me away from the hobby. While I do love all the atf fun, I couldn't believe how relieved I was when I wasn't chasing pussy. Even so, I still dabble from time to time. But rather than chase like crazy (80 grand), I now let the pussy come to me, so to speak. When it's totally convenient, I still have a few old friends UTR who are happy accommodatying my considerably slower playtime parameters. Like you say, one never knows. That's why I keep a toe in the door in case life gently bumps me back in.    

I too am leaning in the same direction for some of your reasons plus a couple more personal ones specific to my situation.  The hobby life as you so aptly express is quite a mixed bag of insights, personalities, sexual experiences and a few lifetime memories along the way.  Be well!!  

"You can't break a bad habit by throwing it out the window. You've got to walk it slowly down the stairs"- Mark Twain

See you back in a year or two.  

the other part agrees with you.  This past year was a frustrating combination of price increases, canceled appointments, and poor service.  Maybe this hobby has past us by.  Good luck with your choice. Be strong, but accept failure.  

And stay strong. We can always work for more $, but time is gone and we can never get it back.

seems to be a viable option.

"I blew my kid's college funds and I'm fucked." LOL

Better to go out on a high note. Best of luck. Enjoy your life without "us."  

Congrats, good luck, good riddance... but on a more serious note,
what does ttcttc strand for? Do you stutter?  

maybe he had the GaGa habit the first few years and has greed himself of the temptation of the flesh. Come to think of it, I need to get laid. Gotta go. Sweetums!!! lol

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I've got a new girlfriend and getting it at home now.

Run this story by them, and see what they say.

Welcome to the reality of addiction. May you rest In Peace.

In my book, he is already exercising moderation.