That's why I often refer to 'the Hobby' as "Millenium dating" because that's what it boils down to! Who has time to just fritter away? Heck, as it is, I make appointments for telephone calls - and that includes family! I have family not far away, and yet I might see her three times a year! It's too hard to coordinate!

This is EXACTLY the kind of stuff that needs to get out publicly someday because this is exactly WHY the laws making what we do fall under 'prostitution' so hideously ridiculous!

For many, it is simply 'hired companionship', 'hired dating'.
My previous boss was a woman, 38, single, never married, and of a culture where marriage meant everything and the pressure and the biological clock were ticking, and she was all consumed with finding a mate! Her family and friends were also pressuring her. She and her parents paid $3000 to one of the Match Maker places, and a suitor was promised by the end of the 18 month 'contract'. I was there up until Month #17, and she not only didn't find a mate, she didn't find anyone worthy of dating! And after that long, she was even more upset and depressed than ever! Not to mention, the horror stories of meeting these guys and wanting to leave immediately before they even ordered appetizers!
What about those dumb TV shows, like "Elimidate"? Money is being exchanged. So, I really don't see the difference.
The only difference is the outcome of the date, and so what? Are we not consenting adults who know what we do/don't want and are capable of walking away?

The same works for us ladies. I enjoy my time spent with the gentlemen. I enjoy the entire evening, but, I am always glad that it's for a 'limited time only', because I don't want to be married, or have a permanent BF.

The hobby works well for me.

Since you asked, I'll give my own 2 cents worth. I like them because ...

1. It's temporary
2. They're beautiful
3. They're out of town
4. They're there just to have fun
5. I forget everything else when I'm with her
6. and lastly, I never strike out!

just a few reasons. Probably could think of more.

Except for the part about "women I work with are a bunch of old hags."  Several of my female co-workers are very hot.  Unfortunately for me, I'm old enough to be their father -- and none of them have any Daddy fantasies!

I like providers for uncountable reasons but I sometimes worry that my affinity for them makes it easier for me to keep living a non-commital life.  It does give me pause.  No entanglements, no responsibilities, no mess - and no romance.  For an old romantic fool like me, it can be a tough line to walk at times.  I fully grasp that this is not the place to find romance or, gasp, love, but sometimes I can't believe that I'd ever be interested in any long-term relationships with anyone other than a provider or former provider.  Is that weird?  I don't know.  Simply put, the women who work in this business understand me better than civilians and all that that entails and I'd like to think that I understand them fairly well, too.  (Ya can't play in this sandbox for over 20 years and not pick up a few nuggets of information, ya know.)

I know others won't agree - but this hobby has a bigger impact on all of us than we sometimes care to admit.  "How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm once they've been to the big city?"

Generalizations can always be troublesome, but these are my thoughts about the very great majority of women I’ve met in this environment.

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Reasons I like providers:

They are bright, interesting Ladies.  The “typical” provider is far more aware of the world around her than most women (or men)who devote themselves completely into their more ordinary job, and so I find them able to converse intelligently on many things.  Related to this, they seem much less hesitant to express their opinions without worrying whether I will agree with them or not.  In other words, they are mentally stimulating after a long day or week.

The actually are interested in me.  Unless they are Ladies I have seen repeatedly, probably not in my personal problems and activities, but they certainly are interested in how I feel and what I am interested in while I am with them.  They won’t do something just because I ask or want it, but they are honestly interested in finding things that we can both enjoy.  When either of us makes a suggestion (politely) that the other doesn’t feel up to, it isn’t takes with hostility.

I enjoy pleasing the woman I am with, and they are much more willing to be honest and forthright about what pleases them.

They are pretty, nicely washed and dressed (or undressed), and smell great.  They smile as their normal state when I see them, not as an exception.

They are honest.  I have inadvertently left several items of value at a provider’s place, and without exception they have called/written to me to make sure I get them back.  I have left an extra hour’s fee on two occasions, clearly not a tip, and both times they returned it before I knew I had left it.  I have almost come to expect this of the Ladies; I would be shocked to have it happen to me in many (most) other environments.

They actually pretend to enjoy the massages I give, boosting my ego.

They respond warmly and generously to small acts of politeness, where many others I meet seem to be insulted that it wasn’t a "bigger act of politeness".

They are far more practiced and better at the arts of seduction and sensuality, and I enjoy learning from each one I have met.

'cause they feel SO good!

I am under the impression I live in an area (DC) that suffers from an unusually high percentage of girls with unmitigrated greed. They seem extremely focused on themselves, and interested in only whats in something for them. This veiw has been confirmed by providers I have met who asked me "Whats with the women in this town? They all seem to have an atitude" one said.
Until then I thought I was being too hard on them.
Good providers, as we all know, are the opposite. Their job is to please their date and they are very aware of this. They understand the relationship and chemistry beween men and women is a continuous process. It is so refreshing and unusual in this town you cant believe it! I know Im being too general. I'll bet  there are lots of women here just like Sedona.(Who must truly be a gem to meet and talk with) My single friends just are to dumb to know where to look.
I sorry if Im being so sarcastic but Ive given this some thought and even posted a thread on the DC board a while ago on the topic. I had lots of agreement and no one disagreed. Sedona, I think your thoughts on this make so much sense you should start a movement! lol