I've known a provider for some time now, and have developed strong feelings toward her (I didn't even realize how strong they had become). She's leaving the business and I find I'm absolutely heart broken. I know people generally avoid this subject, but I have to ask: how do people avoid this issue? It seems to me that if I don't have any feelings at all for a gal, I won't likely feel like repeating with her. After all, the brain is the most potent sex organ.

Don't over think it and move on.

Nothing wrong with feeling "blue" when a good thing ends. Be happy that she isn't taking half of what you own!

Of the hobby. I do not deal with it well, either. It messes me up if I dwell on it. I just see others hoping to relieve the want I have for the one. It sometimes works for awhile, but I eventually go see her and it starts again. She has suggested we go on a trip together and live together at times

If you are looking to avoid having this happen to you again then pay attention to your feelings and if it does start to happen again then you will have to decide whether or not to continue seeing that escort.  For now, you just have to deal with it.  Just be sure you don't let your feelings get the better of you and lead you into doing something you will regret.

I think it is important to talk about it openly between client and provider. That way you can both deal with it honestly. It is rather ridiculous to think that we are all robots and have no feelings or concern about someone we are sharing some of the most intimate experiences with. In therapy, it is called transference and counter transference and it happens all the time. When you examine your feelings you will learn more and find the experience more fulfilling. And then other times you just have to suck it up and move on.

I too, have strong feelings for one. As advised, I "cheat" on her regularly ... but after a few days apart ... I miss her again. Gut Wrenching!  

... but don't have any advise to guard against those feelings.  If I couldn't sincerely like and care for a provider I'd probably have no desire to her again.  But if I do like and care for a provider, then it's going to be very difficult when I can't see that person any more.  

I try always to keep in mind the context of the meeting and of our relationship. While it's true that if either or both parties develop feelings for the other, it's not "strictly business," it is, at its base, business.

One more thing, I understand how she makes her living and understand. I get upset when I see a review of her and she specifically says no reviews. Guys that do this are dicks IMO.

Not sure who you are talking about, but I was asked not to review someone AFTER the review was published. Who's "the dick" then? 99% of the gals equate reviews with better business and free advertising. If she really doesn't want reviews she can be delisted. But if she does that, all the hobbyists that have a clue are going to read it as a problem and avoid her.

You have to maintain a sense of reality.  No doubt we all have greater emotional connections with some of the GFE types.  But you have to remember its a service and some woman are better at creating a realistic fantasy.  More than a few guys have fallen into the trap of thinking its more than a service and have had their hearts broken by a reality check when she abruptly stops seeing because boundaries weren't respected.

Very well said and received. Thank you.