It is one of my regulars birthday, from day one he has been nothing more than a little darling, polite, is always there when he says he will be, intelligent, and clean and thus is ONE of my favourite clients.... he is not married and lives alone. So there is no one there to shout at him for bringing something home, but it be ok to give him a little present i.e a book on his particular hobby and a card .... not much but just something to let him know he is very much appreciated, not seen just as a ATM with legs and that I enjoy having him as a regular client? So if this was your provider what would you think? Would it be ok or not for her to give you with a gift? Men who have been in this situation you did not think the provider was trying to hit on you when that happend did you?

This has happened to me by 3 different providors. All where a surprise and very much appreciated by me.

Not once did I dillusion myself to think they were hitting on me. But I thought that they valued me more than just as you put an ATM, hahaha.

What a treat it was for those surprises!!!!!!

Rosinate

I think it would be fine if you would like to do it that way.  If it were me, I would like it better if you gave me some extra special service that I wasn't expecting.  That would probably make his day...

Handling situations like this can sometimes be tricky.  I am facing a situation where a former girlfriend from many, many years ago has recently become a tantra provider.  She's limited in her services to clients ... but I would like to see her and take a trip down memory lane.  Is it realistic to think I can do that?  Maybe not, but she still looks good 20 years later.  What would you do in a situation like that?

One of the Ladies that I see regularly(at least every time she visits L.A or S.D) always gives me a Birthday gift, Bottle of wine, gift cert. and a little extra time with her. I always celebrate my Birthday with her.
I think it shows a lot of character on the part of the Lady.

As long as he doesn't have any of the usual home issues....family / wife / girlfriend...etc...I don't see any problems with a small token on a birthday gift.....

I would think that would be great, after all hobbyists are people too!!

ye, I've received and given several birthday presents. I think it's a very nice thing to do.

I think it is a very nice gesture, and would take it as such. As long as you are clear about your intentions, there is nothing wrong with showing your appreciation this way. It is just good business, and an acknowledgment that you think he is worthy of your thoughtfulness.

I would say that as long as you have not seen any signs that would indicate some interest beyond client/provider on his part it would be great. I have received small gifts and they made me feel appreciated. The one provider I have more than that type of relationship with has never given me anything, dammit!

Great idea!  Wonderful. warm thought, and really nice gesture--GO FOR IT!
BTW, it's MY birthday next week.  LOL!  Nope, just kidding -- mine's not 'til August, so I actually answered your query with only honesty and honorable intentions.

my ATF gives me little gifts and i totally appreciate them. i believe the simple things i have given her were also welcomed.  it has made the overall experience more personal and connected.

Waoh, thank you! I did not expect to get that many replies!!!!! Thank you very much for your time and replies

Personally? I would let the past be the past, I would hate to see any of my ex's or friends or people I knew in my ''other life'' as clients. Though weirdly enough I am fine making my clients into friends, close friends. But the other way around I just feel weird about it. More than a few times I have had men I know in my ''other life'' email me for appointments, I just did not reply to their email. And I guess i am also a very big fan of letting the past being the past, would hate to ruin good memories..... all depends on how your parted, and where you both are in life etc... if you are still in contact now and so on....either way good luck!!!!!