I'll take a swing at this and answer your question from my perspective (since I can't speak for other guys). Its really threefold. One maybe I don't want an LTR with a woman. Maybe I see my other friends in disastrous, and toxic, relationships and I want to insulate myself from that. Maybe I like the variety of being with different women. Mayb e being with the same woman is boring. Second, honestly, what is the end game of dating a woman? To get her into bed (and then hope something more develops). And that is an iffy thing if you're just dating a woman. You spend money on dinner, clubs, etc, and there is still no guarantee that there is going to be any sex. At least with this hobby, it's a foregone conclusion. Lastly, if you're dating a woman, you have no idea if she even likes you. Maybe she is using the opportunity to take advantage of you, both financially and emotionally. With the hobby it's basically a business transaction. You know the providers are offering themselves up in exchange for money. No pretense here.
Originally Posted by chuckinolathe
Very good Chuck:
I will take a swing it too. I have been married three times; the first two wives died. The third I take care of, but .....!
First: the hobby kept me sane after my first wive died of breast cancer. Needed sex; but needing sex doesn't mean that you are ready to jump into a relationship, especially with kids involved.
When it was time to find a second wife: it was time to hold interviews for the job of helping me raise the kids. When you are looking for a wife, you are looking for a lot more than just sex. You are trying to find a life partner - so treat it like such. Do not let your little head do the thinking for your big head.
More guys need to think about how important a woman can be in your life: she is not just a sex object, but a partner, lover, mother to your children, cook, public relations person representing you, and the household purchasing agent. If she is all of the above, she wants your full attention in the sex department; and she deserves it.
A partner is a lot more than a provider.
However, sex by itself is still important. When it comes the time that sex is needed do not confuse the two. When you need a provider to keep things in order: pick one who also needs sex, and enjoys the encounter for herself. Forget those who are not going to treat you with the respect you deserve. Just walk away. There are others.
JR