I've been thinking about the term GFE and how many of us, me included, look for it in a provider. As I think about, I have come to realize that the GFE I seek with a provider I have never met before isn't the same as what I would expect from a girlfriend I have been with for quite some time. It's more like what I would expect from a fairly new girlfriend the first time we have sex. The idea that we are both a little nervous, the idea that we are both seeking to understand what may please each other, and the idea that we both don't know what to expect. It's the high you feel the first time you're with someone who you have a deeper connection to, but you're not so comfortable yet.
This, for me, explains a lot. When I am with an escort who is too calm and confident, because she's done it so many times and knows what she is doing, it can feel more mechanical. When she thinks she knows my needs so well because she has been with enough guys, I don't feel we are connecting as much as I would like, if at all. When she does't give me feedback or any direction, even when I ask, it feels like how I make her feel doesn't matter. None of these are things I would expect from a girlfriend the first time we have sex. Maybe, the 180th time. But if I wanted to feel what I might feel the 180th time, I would spend more time on a long term relationship and not spend money and time with different escorts.
Do others feel similar? Different? I know we have talked about services, like DFK, BBBJ, ext... But I'm talking about the energy, the vibe, and how you communicate.
Yes, of course. One of the magical things about this realm is that fleeting intimacy can be real and sweet, often because we are “strangers.” I love the tingle that comes with a first email that strikes the right tone, the teasing and flirting as the time for the date comes, and then actually getting to know each other — the tension building, the bending of two personalities toward each other, the wonder of surprising discoveries, and ultimately the consummation! Perhaps it's another thread, but what makes a connection work for you? For me, transparency, humor, vulnerability, laughter and understanding that we can actually be close for a glowing, radiant moment.
To answer your question, it's not any one of these things as much as it is that what I am getting is the real you. Of course, the real you can be someone I don't like, and if so we are not a match. But it's also not one thing.
I was with this one escort who was a bit socially awkward and quirky. She had zero sense of humor. And, she hated making decisions. The first time we met, she asked if I wanted to shower. I told her I had just showered before coming over but I would shower again if it made her feel better. Her response, "Oh gosh, you want me to decide?!?!" She stared at me nervously, not because she had an answer, but because she legitimately didn't. I broke the tension and said, "You know what, just to be extra sure I am as clean as can be for you, I will shower again." Before long, I realized this was the case for any question that involved decision making. It simply was who she is.
There was something about how authentic she was, even though she was awkward. And, the awkwardness came out in a few ways. But, I could tell from the look in her eyes she was real, she was a sweet person, and she did care. She just struggled to express herself. But once we embraced and kissed, it was like we were now speaking a language she had no struggle speaking. The sex was great. The cuddle afterwards was great. And, she was one of my rare repeats.
Of course, « real » is the key word. If you’re with the real person, you can have a close connection. But how do you know if a provider chooses to be herself, if she’s “real”? That’s a big question. It might be in reviews, I don’t know. Personally, I post a lot of my real life on X so potential clients can see what kind of girl I am. And in fact, I’ve had really good times with clients I met there or who followed me. But…. I know….it’s still elusive!
All that matters is that I believe I know. I would like to think I can tell the difference between performative and authenticity. But honestly, even when you think you know, you may not have a way of proving it. If a lady of the night can put on such a good show that she fools me, then good for her. But this isn’t so simple. Less than 10% of the escorts I have seen have made me feel this way.
The older I get the more I won’t fake anything. If we don’t vibe that’s ok, but my chemistry check/vetting allows me to see if we maybe compatible. I have a very high success rate.
I prefer arrangements/friendships. It’s about enjoying our time together. I always want to have a date on my calendar to look forward. Happiness is spending time with those who bring you joy.
I have a virtual date next week & a lunch date with my real life friends whom I value our genuine connection. We are all not here for the same things. I love to have fun outside of the bedroom! I would rather entertain a small circle ⭕️ of people. I do offer friendships for those who want me to themselves.
the nervous providers, then only one of you will be nervous. Problem half-solved.
I get the idea that a woman who has a set path for a session, who follows that path like she's assembling IKEA furniture, and who doesn't endeavor to meet you where you are or to use her intuition is unlikely to be a lot of fun. But I wouldn't care to penalize a provider for being experienced and ready for prime time. I didn't book a practice session; I booked game time.
But I like a woman who is both confident and attentive, assertive and observant, committed to the moment and flexible enough to adapt. Perhaps I'm unusual, but I've met dozens of women who fit this pattern on the first date. They were confident enough in themselves that they could initiate and engage fully. While some pivoting is inevitable for first-time lovers, the last thing I want in a date is the fumbling hesitation of a real-world first fuck. If a woman is comfortable in her own skin--and with me--I'm perfectly comfortable with her putting her experience to work in our session. That's why I'm here.
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Throughout college, and into my twenties and thirties, I dated a lot. It was extremely rare for a woman to make the first move, be it the initial conversation, asking out on a date, or in the bedroom. I almost always had to be the one. And, this isn’t unusual given expectations we learn as men and women in society.
I enjoyed the dating circle and relationships I had. It wasn’t until I reached my forties that I considered escorts. I found at that age there was less available women and the ones who were available often came with baggage I didn’t want to carry. Yet, there is something about being with an escort that still plays into the stereotypes I am used to from my hardcore dating days.
If she rips her clothes off and mine and jumps my bones, it doesn’t feel real to me. I’m not saying I get no enjoyment out of it if she knows what she’s doing. But it’s not peak GFE for me. It feels like I hired her, which I know technically is true. And I understand some people may want it this way.
But if she is a little nervous, a little unsure, and is a bit more submissive, it reminds me of most of my hook-ups or girlfriends. I know I’m paying to be with her, so I am not afraid to make advances. I’m not afraid to communicate and ask things like, “Is it okay if I kiss you?” And, for me, there’s just something about it that feels more like a girlfriend if I am the one taking lead.
The important thing for me is that you said you are not afraid to make advances. In that case I’m likely to relax and let you lead in a session. I try to take my clues from my partner, to determine if they enjoy initiating or preferring me to take charge of the session. Honestly I prefer it when a gent takes some initiative, but this isn’t about me.
Preferences are varied, but I wouldn’t say I ever work from a script or routine, as I am basing by next move on my partner’s actions or reactions. That’s one of the reasons this stays interesting, it’s never the same experience twice!
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What you just said kind of nails what I am getting at. You’re not coming in with a script. You’re paying attention to him and his needs. And, if he is doing it right, he is also paying attention to yours. This is what a good couple does, and it makes it more GFE IMO.
I have been with escorts that seem to fall into a script. It’s almost as if they don’t see me, the real me. They’re not fully present. It’s like they’re saying “let’s get this over with” without actually saying it.
I sometimes wonder if some escorts don’t have a lot of experience dating and/or a normal irl relationship while others do, and this experience comes out in how they interact with clients.
and while the result is often satisfying, even transcendent, there is a lack of the magical quality that while rare, is so memorable.
I can certainly understand why so many gal's follow a script. After all, success is their end-all and be-all, and if they find that certain elements work, then they go into the script. It's much like how a stand-up comic tests material, and then when a new joke gets a great response, it goes into the act.
Nor following a script, is no guarantee of a magical session, in fact, it's often a recipe for disaster as neither of us are sure what we should be doing with each other, so we sort of grope around with question marks flying over our heads.
Yet, when that combination of chemistry and magic do come together, it's just incredible. Such things are what motivate me to keep at this, despite the physical limitations of advanced age and uncertain financial underpinnings.