So dealt with a "lady" a few days ago. She got mad at me for texting, rather than calling. I tried explaining I was swamped with meetings. Here's the issue: She didn't tell me how to confirm. I had talked with her prior a few days and did screening etc and everything was great. I had stated I would text her day of to confirm and said my situation. Said I would TRY to call if I could. Asked if email was better and she said no and "ok" to what I had said.

she found someone else to pay her for a longer session and her excuse is bullshit.

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 I take it if she says "OK" to how I say I am going to contact and gave a good reason, then that is fine and dandy.  

Some prefer text and some prefer calling.

You guys never confirmed an appointment.. also she may have double booked.

but the good ones don't like last minute calls.

For me I make sure that I have time for my Provider. No Work or running errands for that day. I call on the same day I want to see her. She can see me within 2 hours after I call. She has no problem Texting or Calling. When we decide on a Time I make sure I'm there on the Exact time we agreed on. Never make an appointment with your Provider and not show up. If you can't make the appointment at least call her to let her know. My Provider hates being stood up on appointments. She's even dumped a few of her Regular Clients for not showing up and not calling her to say they can't make the appointment.

It's always best to call an hour before hand to confirm, no matter what the circumstances are. That way there is clear communication and clear confirmation. I always tell guys that if they don't call an hour beforehand I will make other plans.

but Miss Vicki is right. I did all that she said. I tend to be a discent appt with 3 hrs or more. I kind of worry when they decide not to take me. Either an overnight came up or she is bad news.

I am trying to do a better job in the 2nd "pm" after she confirms the date.

Lately I've gotten some shit for calling, and the gal insisted that I text.  So, there I am texting and while I composing one text to respond to the last, a new text comes in wondering where I am?  This went on for several texts and attempted responses.  I was not very happy about it as a simple phone call would have taken care of all.

Another gal has two phone lines - one for texts only, the other for calls only.

Text, email, call, etc