As I progress in this hobby, I think at first for everyone it's the physical stimulation until you meet the beautiful ladies (on the inside) and their real lives. I love the ladies who share their life experiences and express their opinions openly (and vice versa). These ladies make you feel you ARE paying for their time.

because that's what the girlfriend experience is  

physics or bioscience or some other scientific discipline also!  😄

And time definitely flies! For the last several years, she has set aside 3-4 hours for each of our sessions roughly every two weeks. We only get down to business for about 30 minutes of that time and I pay her standard rate plus a fat tip, but we like to hang out and vent to each other, talk about current events (now that we don’t have Game of Thrones to discuss each week), family, and the future. We always schedule it so it’s the last session of her day so she can wind down. I bring her food; sometimes just for her and sometimes for her family (I’m a chef). We’re pretty tight, and know probably too much about each other, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. It has always felt like an FWB relationship where I happen to help out with rent a little. Despite having hobbied for all these years and having seen my share of girls, she was one of my first and we just hit it off immediately. She’s been one of my closest friends for a long time now.. and possibly ruined me for relationships IRL due to the consistent quality of service and for setting the bar too high for other girls.

I love this. Such a sweet post...
I, too have a few relationships like this in my life and I feel so blessed for these wonderful friends.
 Stay safe everyone! xo

Many providers would consider you a timewaster, unless the tip was REALLY fat.  Lol

That’s why I have one ATF. Also, since she’s the one who has automatically scheduled me that way, I think she appreciates the hang time when she can let her guard down and just be herself. I’ve been around enough of the ones who speak very poorly of their clientele, and that’s probably why they dislike TER and only lurk around those seedy sites like LC, AL, AS, etc and hold comment wars with other providers and most hobbyists who don’t brown nose. In the what, 14 years I’ve known my ATF, I think she talked smack about one guy ever and has never mentioned another provider except to tease me. We’d stay friends even if she got out of the business, which is something I’ve been very supportive of whenever we discuss the future.

Not sure why I went on that tangent. The mention of being considered a time waster to some must’ve triggered memories of some past.. umm.. less savory encounters.

Drivel. We all claim a special connection. It is all because what goes on under the sheets fortifies us in some seeming larger way that impresses and touches us. I have met a few such ladies with my wife in va, vegas, miami, baltimore and dc that are inspiring

Some men are fortified in a larger way and some in a smaller way.  Not all men are the same size.   I do agree that if you are fortified in a larger way, it may impress you, but necessarily others.  Lol

I’m not a big believer in the ATF designation as I’m always finding another lady who is spectacular but I do have someone I’ve kept seeing in a certain city every time I visit. She’s the first one I connect with as soon as my travel plans are set to ensure I see her. We are simpatico in the bed and our personalities. It just happened without any realization it was occurring. I recently had to admit to myself my life will be a little less enjoyable if she all of a sudden isn’t it it.

I would just say that the mental connection, beyond the physical is very important, and that's about it. If you are educated, then you are more likely to find that connection with another educated person, though not necessarily.  
The rest of your post about "inner beauty" etc. is frankly some crap.This is fantasy business, in part. The art of make-believe matters, and as long as we don't get carried away, hobbying is fun.

and even thrive with a lack of sexual connection.

No one compared to the great holly. She retired last year and I pray every day for a comeback!