ust curious....

...all other thoughts after that are X-rated (assuming your photos are hot - and hell, maybe even if they're not!).  

I did just that- went away from the business after I finished college and explored other job interests.  Some girls get exclusive with a client or get into a relationship, have a child, etc. then come back.  

It's still Monday here which would make it Tuesday there. You lost a day somewhere. Better go find it!

as to why "hobbyists" (darn I resent that term!) leave this lifestyle whether short-term or for longer periods:

Although Providers I've seen in the past never reappeared, I would think that most guys have moved on to other Providers. You may get some previous clients to see you again and maybe even some new ones. It would depend on how long you've been out of the business. If it's been a year or two, you should be able to get back into the groove of things. If it's been a bit longer, you may have trouble getting clients. This business has a lot of new Providers entering this line of work almost on a daily basis. Not being critical of you in any way. Just answering your question from a Hobbyist's point of view.

Better yet, jumping forward in time means she hasn't aged

Hobbyists are infatuated by providers. May be some are but most are not.

When a woman leaves this world, it always seems sudden to me because I only notice it when she's delisted from TER. Of course SHE probably had been planning it for months, but to me it SEEMS sudden.

...then gone once you came back I'd briefly wonder what changed, immediately think I'll never know, and think : glad she's back.

We are so Earth-centric on this planet.  Can't we think outside our own orb for once?

It may well be Wednesday on her planet.

8o)

But seriously, to the OP:

The mind boggles at the number of reasons, legitimate as well as unsavory, that a person leaves the hobby, be they provider or client.

So, I for one don't belabor the issue.

I have, in fact, seen several gals who disappeared without a trace for up to several years, then suddenly noticed they were back and we picked up where we left off.  Unless they offered some kind of explanation, I never asked about it, and don't care to.  Why mess up a good thing?

... and in reality, you don't need to explain yourself to anyone.  

...is that they answer the door with wistful, bittersweet, maybe forced smile and a nearly empty cocktail. They give me a peck on the cheek, call me "Sugar" or "Sweety" as they slink to the kitchen and freshen their drink, and in a sultry, soulful voice ask me what I'm drinking. I would like them to bring it to me swaying drunkingly like one of those down-on-her-luck vamps in the old Damon Runyan, Micky Spillaine, Dash Hammett novels. I keep thinking that would be an exciting fantasy to wallow in for a couple, three hours.

I have left this hobby a couple times.  The problem I have now is getting reviews again.  I came back 8 months ago and seem to get every guy who hates doing reviews. They confide with me that the other providers blackmail them with their personal info into doing them.  I make decent money and would make more it I was more organized but I have had 4 deaths this year and suffer from depression at times.

I figure that she has her reasons, whatever they may be. Its none of my business, actually. I know that there are plenty of conspiracy theorists out that that would imagine the worst, but to me that's just silly. There are thousands of reasons why she might have left the hobby.

Here's what comes to mind for me: There are plenty of legit reasons to disappear, and I always hope that she left on good terms and not in distress. Upon return, if she was the disorganized/flighty/flaky type, then I assume that she NEEDS the money (no judgment here). If she's the focused, shit-together type, then I assume that she WANTS the money (and has fun earning it!).  

interested in seeing you, meaning I have either seen you in the past or have had you on my to do list, then I would probably inquire about a general reason(s) as to why you have been away.  Depending on the response, then I would try to set up a time and place to meet.

I took a year off and now I feel like I'm rebuilding my business from the ground up.  But, even though it's a slow growth, I've met some wonderful new men that makes me glad I came back.  Don't worry, it will be off and running like before, it just may take some time and extra marketing.

Could be that whatever direction you took after disappearing didn't work out. Maybe it worked out, but you need more money. Maybe you just missed being a provider. Maybe you just needed to take a break, and now you're back.

but like you, I don't overthink it.

If it's someone that I know, I either already know the answer as she has told me, and if not, I don't really think it's any of my business.

I would LOVE to see her back here and I know a lot of others feel the same way.

hanks for your kind words of support, Skinny_Minnie. They are very much appreciated!

Rendered to WickedBrut in my most evocatively sultry, sexy, soulful voice:

Thanks to everyone for your patience regarding my first dabbling into time travel!  LOL

Thank you so much, lopaw!

Thank you, ROGM! I welcome and respect your candid insight.

Thanks so much for your reply, xyz23.

Dear Schtuperman,