I have played in the sugar bowl a few times.  The most recent, 2 years ago.  It can be very complicated, that is for sure.  The early meetings usually go well and the sex is hot, but since the SD/sb relationship tends to require what I call "relationship gardening", there tend to be a lot of "weeds" that crop up.  The key is to have very well defined expectations from both parties.  Things such as compensation, time spent together, is it exclusive or can she see others, what if she has a BF that does not know, what if he does?  Of course there is no anonymity either so if things blow up, yes she knows who you are (and of course you know who she is too).  If it's just sex you want then I would stick to the "Hobby" (I know, some of you will say that sugar relationships are nothing more than P4P but I don't think they fit in a "hobby" definition) .  At least for me being an SD seemed to bring more relationship issues that felt more like potential trouble and I was always asked to contribute more $$$ as time went on.  In one case a few years back, I bought a condo for the young woman to live in and she ended up having some wild parties and dealing drugs out of the place.  Then when I tried to evict her she got a lawyer who tried to make the case she owned the place because it was payment for being my GF.  Well, they lost that argument and I booted her but you get the point.  It's not all bad, over the years I have had it work for short terms and I know other guys who are members on TER who dabble in the sugar bowl too.  Like any human relationship it depends on the emotional maturity of the parties.  And, no, I have never had a sugar relationship turn into a hobby relationship BUT I have had it happen the other way around.  What stated out as a hobby "relationship"  turned into a SD/sb.  Worked for less than a year, but it was pretty sweet while it lasted.

I was her first P4P arrangement of any sort. She did not want to escort; but was willing to try SD/sb. Lots of fun; more than with providers. Dollar cost was less but paid dearly when I had to put up with drama. And oh, there was drama in her life,

Ok , note to self, don't buy your sugar bitch a condo unless you get a cut of the crack sales

Great success! !

I have a amazing sugar daddy that i met four month's ago, so far so good and i can't complain. We have a fantastic connection and have such a wonderful time together and share some of the same interest, so we can honestly talk for hour's without any awkwardness lol.  Though i love escort work i haven't had to work much at all, so being VERY low volume has been a plus. Not that i was ever high volume but you get where I'm coming from.  

Good luck!

My early experience is absolutely stellar. However, I've also started up with a traditional relationship and I'm a little concerned that the SB could fuck up the GF track.  

The SB is 5x more expensive than bouncing around to traditional providers. To the good, we both know each other (for real) and have established a real friendship. To the bad, we both know each other (for real) and have established a real friendship (LOL).  

Ain't no thang perfect!

I have a profile on a SD site and have been talking to a few guys but nothing has panned out so far. I would just feel safer with someone I know and trust, and having the "allowance" to count on would help a lot as well. I'm a total package and I am all about leaving the drama behind. I won't be pulling any crap about blackmail or property either. I don't do drugs. I don't even drink alcohol!! lol

Someone mentioned a few days ago about 2 camps here in the hobby: One wants to just screw and go. The other wants a bit of a connection. I'm definitely in the latter camp, and SD is just a more "secure fit" (for lack of a better term) which makes me feel even safer. The safer I feel, the more wild I am in bed, so it's win/win. :-