Zerox,
It's doable. But like any relationship.....respect, patience, humor, compromise, compassion, tolerance, and understanding are the keys. Additionally, the definition of relationship can and will vary significantly depending on real world considerations....both yours and hers. Just remember, honesty is the best policy - make sure that you can honestly handle the relationship she can realistically provide (including payment for such if required) ....if not its just a doomed fantasy. Can a provider like you as a person and not perceive you as just an ATM? Yes. Just make sure that you really want to know everything you may learn. To many here, the simplistic exchange of cash and services is what is sought and preferred. To others, varying degrees of deeper intimacy.... Both are fine. Just know that the deeper intimacy route is harder. Harder to maintain, harder to rationalize, harder when it ends..... But I like a challenge......damn do I like a challenge!
-Nilla