Maybe providers are not needy individuals but they're survival depends on the patrons, not to mention the typical lifespan of the provider career isn't one that's going to soley sustain them through their retirements.

as independent except for the ones that work for agencies.  Its usually in the TER profile.

I have met some ladies who are certainly independent.  Others not so much.  

"They don't need anybody else but themselves to validate who they are."
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This is a very rare trait in a human,  
let alone a provider.
Just look at how TER numbering system can throw emotions into a tizzy.
It's a Number. They need a Number.
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Most people are desperate for love and need the approval of others for validation.

A hunter, and I always EAT what I "kill."

Most of us would rather have a partner than a trophy housewife who spends all our money.  If she's contributing to the finances, we're more likely to get all warm and fuzzy and spend money on her for romantic purposes.

Obviously providers are trying to be financially independent or at least partially so, but I think the article is more about emotional independence, a.k.a. being a grown up.

I always thought it was our tits. LOL!

You try and enlighten this and other boards like few others, in my opinion however I think its the Breasts......  

Lol, we'll there certainly been a few times that I've seen a great pair and audibly exclaimed "Mother of God!"

I do think an independent nature is attractive, though. It's an attractive trait in either gender.

...there is also a strong attraction to the demure, innocent damsel who needs our help... at least for an hour...😎