because I really only use TER to check out the Boards.  I have only researched one provider in a long time and never even met her.  

There are ladies I've been seeing since 2010. Sometimes it may be 6 months or a year between visits. I always see some new ladies too. Often a few new ladies will become one of my favorites.

...The emotional connection you think she's displaying for you is:

My take on your post is that it's probably not really helpful what others' approach to the hobby is beyond whatever assistance it offers in clarifying your needs for getting into this experience and what you want to get out of it or other relationships in the future.

Variety in is nice. So is seeing a provider regularly.   Either way, finding the right provider is a lot easier if the profile and reviews are legit.

I've met some remarkable women during this journey and have repeated with several of them. The key is a mutual enjoyment of our time together. For me it's that simple. That's what I love about this playground, you are free to play the field and meet new friends, but can also enjoy repeat visits with those that you seem to share a deeper understanding and connection with. Sometimes you can have your cake and eat it too... 😎

there is no emotional nourishment to be had in the hobby.

I see anymore. We probably spend more time off the clock than on the cock.

Variety is good, but being assured of a great time, even if predictable can't be beat.

I almost always have one ATF regular or two to see on a regular basis. Then for change of pace I "audition" new talents every now and then

The information on our profiles is provided by you guys. We can not create our own profile or modify it. I watched bits and pieces of mine get filled in as time passed and I got more reviews. I don't know how TER decides what is accurate and when to update. We can submit a problem report and ask TER to update, but that the most control we have.
 I realized I had to keep an eye on the info when after a few months some of it had changed and was not accurate.  If the lady is not checking she wount know it's wrong. On here it's not a conscious effort to deceive, people just have different perceptions of waist, cup size etc.  

As soon as I figure it out.

I have my ATF that I'll always see. I do see other ladies on the side. Massages and Oral Satisfaction. I do have an emotional connection to my ATF. She'll never replace the other ladies I see.

Providers have a lot of ability  to correct and add to their profiles.  Including waist, bust, hips, age, rates, contact information and - most importantly - what services they offer. As to fake bust, waist and hip measurements, is it a coincidence that the providers ads and website state the same inaccurate measurements as her profile?

is already made up ...  short of the announcement.  
Slippery slope, I think the guys back out of these  
relationships as much if not more than the ladies.
So I feel for the gals looking for the same thing,  
based on what I've heard thru the grapevine. In  
any event, best of luck and loving in any endeavor,
IRL or in the Hobby.

Mostly log on to check the regional ad board. But yes sometimes I get bored. I think with too much happy stimulation too often for too long a time the pleasure center in the brain burns out and the dopamine just stops blasting off each time. That's when it's time to just stop everything for awhile and focus only on work and nourishment...and sleep......

I have a very limited few hours a week when I am available.  Finding not only a pretty and well reviewed provider as well as fitting me into the time slot makes things difficult, especially if you don't want to go into the closest metropolitan area (NYC in my case).  Touring gals many times dont like doing an hour out in the sticks.  The local gals are many times not the ones you want to see, or have seen too much of.  Lately I have been sticking to a small circle of favorites.  Since I only see providers once month on average that means I might see ine of these favorites maybe 2-4 times a year at most.  The last couple of touring ladies I have tried to see in NYC either couldnt find a way to book me in my timeslot without losing money or simply cancelled last minute making me scramble for a replacement so my trip into the city wasnt a total loss. (Crisis resolvrd, found a nice gal that day) but last minute is not my game.

(to me) provider in every so often. On average I would say about 2/3 of my business is with repeat ladies, rotating the repeat ladies among about half dozen of my favorite ladies.

I don't get fake reviews. Why would anyone want to raise expectations that will not be met. I guess they're not comfortable with what they truly have to offer.  

the Newbie Board and you will find that the lady is correct. The first reviewer establishes the profile. Providers often to not update their age and sometimes not other info either.

Yes, probably similar ratio of newbie (to me) vs favs. Once in a while seeing someone new is nice but generally I stick to tried and true.

you wrote your first review.  

KK's first review was in 2003 which was about 3 1/2 years from the start of TER which was a small review board at first, so your claim to be around TER since "long" before KKs first review? Yeah,  BS!  KK has a 13 year history here, you a few months.  Many of us mature mongers have been around for years.  I've got 40+ years since first partaking in the worlds “oldest profession”. A post to boast that you have so much TER experience considering your known TER history is a futile and purely ego driven play, imo.  Your posts on this thread represent your first 3 posts EVER on the GD board.  Zero on the cred meter.    

I also disagree about "snarky attacks" subtlety is often wasted here, most of the time people have to be hit over the head with a two by four for them to understand. Being "snarky" is often an effective and necessary way of accomplishing that.

Interesting view regarding the ladies.  I don't agree based on my experiences but I am sure others had different outcomes.

I think plenty of adequate emotional nourishment can be had in the demimonde. You just have to know how to find it, and be clear on expectations and boundaries. I have very loving relationships with many of my friends, deeply fulfilling on many levels. Nobody's going to leave their wife, and I'm certainly not interested in that. But when both parties understand our limitations for engagement, wonderful things can happen. It's no replacement or substitute for a RLR, but it sure can be lots of additional fun.

You've been here forever and are clueless. Shocking right?

I like variety as well. I had a ATF but she went underground. I have another ATF but she lives a couple of hours away. I enjoy using an "agency" but that can be hit or miss. So, I take a break here and there, knowing that as long as I am patient there will be another ATF.  
I have altered my expectations as well. I go with my mood and what kind of experience I want. When I want a connection then I am more patient.
I feel that when I am patient (and waiting or working on building an ATF) I can explore other avenues (e.g., MP, Strip club) with enjoyment

"unspoken rules" are holding me back  

i think y ou and i are defining "emotional nourishment" in different terms.

But there is one service provider I would not hesitate to date again.