Yes I have. Actually, it has happened to me twice. The first client I ever went "all the way" with ... I fell for him and ended up writing the first song I ever recorded ("Back to Babylon") about him. He was never interested in anything with me though, and I ended up learning something the hard way: never give your heart to someone who has paid for your services. You only end up servicing someone for free, and rarely is it ever appreciated more than it was when it was paid for. I ended up being friends with him, but it took a long time.

The second time it happened I thought it was different because he didn't pay for me, his friend did. But what I mistook for a genuine, non-judgemental interest in me was nothing more than a sexual fascination for him. After 4 years I moved from LA to Atlanta to be near him, thinking the distance in our relationship was due to the physical distance. However, the problem was due to his commitment phobia and emotional unavailability. In fact, during the four years I did not work, and only since his rejection have I started again. I have a much healthier perspective now. I know it is unwise to get involved with anyone right now. It isn't fair to the person I might be with to have to share me.

Rhiannon

Re:A Question for the Ladies

this sure seems to be coming up alot on all the boards.
Pretty Woman - never kiss them on the lips - aka keep your heart out of it .
I had a friend who did. he promised the sun and moon. he said he loved her too. he was a little farther away. after six mos she closed up shop and packed everything into the back of a uhaul . he had been whispering sweet nothings of I wish you were closer. Although she told him she was going to try to get closer she didnt say when or where.
She calls . Shes in TOWN. he thinks on tour.. ok great ill see you tomrw. He calls the next morning gets an address still not thinking its anything more than a visit. Its an apt, he shows up uncertain- its a few blocks from his house. He sees boxes.. puts 2+2 together then promptly tells her he cant see her anymore.
Hes married Hes sorry but if his wifes family ever found out it would be his job at the firm. It was all for fun he never meant to hurt her.. yadda yadda
From all the people I have talked to .. it never amounts to a good situation. In the end when tempers and hurt feelings flared in that situation. That last thing he ever said to her -
"you forget where I found you" then she beat the crap outta him laid em out cold with a 1-2 Ali combo to the face.