our hobby is much more than simply about no-strings-attached sex. There are more than a few great human beings, both male and female, here. True fondness, affection, and friendships can evolve. In the very rare case, actual love can happen (don't press, pursue or expect it, if it happens, it happens, otherwise accept the relationship for what it is!!!).
HighandTight, a prolific, witty, poster from Chicago passed away this week. As you see in the link, he is remembered for the gentleman he was by the gals, and by the guys for his humor, not the women he saw.
My sympathy, thoughts, and prayers go to his family and friends. Sindy, my thoughts are especially with you,
jazz32
There are many ways to approach this hobby from the customer side. I think it's important for newbies to realize that, as you said, it's not as simple as NSA nookie. If that's all a guy wants there is nothing wrong with that. Just don't forget to treat the ladies you come in contact with with the respect and dignity that you would want in return. You may be surprised how much you can enjoy the time spent and even the friendships that can develop in the most unlikely places.
HighandTight was a very lucky man. He really understood what life was about, how to live it and how to enjoy it. It's obvious from the thread that those around him felt lucky as well.
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I have the honor and privilege of having several people I have met in this "world" that I consider to be friends. Some I have met in person or plan to meet, and with others it's an electronic friendship. But it is a friendship regardless of the fact we have never met in person. It is for me, as you wrote a bit more than "simply about no-strings-attached sex".
RIP HighandTight....
C_K
We partake in this sureal community of like minded folks who may never come in personal contact with one another. We do develop very close friendships. One must not meet to have emotions or strong feelings for someone.
For those who do meet, don't question your feelings about someone to closely. I live my life with one thing in mind always, "do no harm".
I too have followed HighandTight on the boards and he will be greatly missed. What a wonderful friendship Sindy shared with him and a blessing to be by his side. My prayers go out to her and his family.
Kisses Haley
His passing is being mourned by many. As another provider so eloquently put it:
So, it's with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my "husband." I know each of us were the fantasy wife that he wish he had. The hobby changed his life and gave him something to look forward to.
In a sense, we were the family he really wanted. But, he stuck by the one life gave him.
We all loved him!