London,
Let me firs start by stating that the man is not happy with what he is getting at home. In any instance what you experienced was bliss to most.  Lets not say that this is something to feel guilty about.  It was obviously enjoyed by both parties.  I, as a man, could only wish for something like this to happen. Secondly, I happen to be a proff healthcare worker...lol.  In any instance him not knowing you escort is not a big deal unless you liked it to the point of wanting to start a relationship with him.  Obviously, if this turns out to be a steady thing, letting him know your profession would really be the best thing to do.  Considering that he lives so close, it would probably not be a good idea to even start a relationship with him.  It could possibly blow up in your face.  
I feel that deep inside you do long for this.  I may not be  completely correct, but I feel that many escorts choose the profession to be free from feeling obligated to a man.  There are many successful relationships born out of a combination of financial fidelity and true love.  Let's face it, we all want to be loved.  There may be some sociopaths out there that are naysayers, but deep down we all need a loving and trusting relationship. It all depends on the couple.  I have had friends who were swingers, and others who had open relationships because this is the lifestyle they chose.  I can tell you that both couples are together and very happy after many years.  I can tell you that after only 6 years in the hobby, I have yet to meet an escort, or as you put it hooker, that has shown any interest beyond the bottom line. It amazes me that more relationships are not born from the escorting world.  I have heard stories from escorts that some men spill some of their most intimate secrets to them.  The physical act is not all that some guys are after.  Many guys just want to be heard.  I have friends like myself who feel so trapped in the relationship they have with their spouses, and I can relate. It is one thing to be married, but another to live in a "loveless" marriage.  I have seen men I consider to be successful and good looking become completely ruined by women they married for no other reason than they were not home enough because they were working harder than a dog to provide a comfortable lifestyle to their spouse.  This is why I feel that if you meet the right person it could work well.  Now don't get me wrong, many would prefer you change your path, but there are guys out there that would understand. Being up front is essential.  Unfortunately, many of the very same men are your customers.  The ones who P4P would surely be more apt to understand.  I have had guys tell me that they would pursue relationships with their regular escort, but refuse to do so because they feared it would end the great sack time they were getting.
The bottom line is that the lawn guy is a bad idea because he is so close to home.  Nixing that would be best unless you plan on uprooting and moving.  Have you ever had a customer you have had any interest in?    It would be breaking the number 1 rule, but let's be honest they have no room to talk.  M .  I have had a few extend my time even though I was ready to leave.   Almost as if they were vaguely interested.  Ultimately, you have to do what you are comfortable with.  The Profession is your bread and butter, but we all "catch feelings" every once in a while.  It is only human to want to share your desire, dreams, and insights with an intimate parter.  I hope I helped a little.  On a side note, I can say that I have " caught feelings"  or  at least the desire to delve deeper with a girl I was seeing regularly, but I live with the realization that the possibility of it turning out well is small.  It would lose me my favorite, and cause me a seemingly endless search for another that I enjoyed as much. I have some ideas that might work from a man's perspective if you ever want them.

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