Well....

My ATF knows my real full name, make deposits in my bank account, buys me gifts, and see's me when he has free time available.  My ATF takes me on trips for R&R (International & Domestic)

My ATF is my friend whom we get along, so well we do not watch the clock when we are together.  We get our nails done together, do things you would not with a person you just met.  My personal ATF I have known, and see at least once a month for the past 10 years.  On New Year's he cooked for me, my twin & our friend on his brand new inferred grill.  My ATF does not wish to play with other provider's because I am his ATF.

Ease of scheduling. Whats the point if you can never see her!
Having a connection, She likes what I like and I like what she likes. Whats the point if we do not like our play time together.

Obviously $$ have a place because if she is your atf you will want to see her all the time! See criteria 1 above

I'll keep it simple and to the point....

1. The Mutual respect
2. His Looks- hehehe.... I get turned on by the way a man carries himself in Slacks and a dress shirt ;o) to the way he looks in a towel.  What>???? can't we like what we play with also?? lol.  
3. The way we connect/play ;o)
4. $ helps pay for bills, but the fact that he feels the same way is priceless. It's a business with benefits. As long as we keep it real. No one gets hurt, emotionaly.  

My ATF are in Arizona... Maybe I need to plan a Visit in the next 2 weeks.???

oxox
Viv

It's not about the money, it's about how good we "click"
I have some clients who make me feel so comfortable I can actually be me around them.

Beauty does not come in the equation either, it's more like a connection that is indescribable and you just feel right.

Sometime it really feels like its only business, you can tell when the guy does not feel like talking at all he want is you to get to work within 5 minutes...

Without a minimum connection, sex will not be as good.

I know the best sex I've had is with the one who took a lil time to break the ice on the first date, sex is so much smoother...the all date is smoother!

I'm a profiler, I can mold myself on ANY personality (this is why I have so many 9-10 it's all about the interaction and the connection) cause I think it's a priority to break the ice and the awkwardness you run into sometime.
I profile my client and act based on his personality (if he is very shy, I'm going to be extra outgoing and try to make him come out of his shell, if he's outgoing then let's make the all date extra fun with a pillow fight, if he's cold, I will do everything to make him crack a smile...)

My ATF are the one I don't even have to try, the connection is all ready there and it just smooth and a pleasure to be around them...to the point that I can feel sad when it's time to leave!