Over the years I have had several regulars I have seen until thy dissappeared. ne was always A. Never failed to pay. Much longer ago, one was B. I thought she might be, but took the chance. Oh well, she ws in a bad place at the time and desparate. Saw her on facebook recently. She is now hapily maried, out of the hobby and I was glad for her in spite of it. My most recent example needed cash. I asked if she needed an advance until I could see her again next week She said, no I never borrow money. I was surprised and impressed. When you see providers multiple times and build somewhat of a relationship, you can quickly find out how real it is, LOL. The interesting thing is when someone does not pay you back, they are eliminating any future contributions you could have made to her. Perhaps if she does this she is busy enough and does not care or wanted to stop seeing you and grabbed what shd could on the way out.
I have had good and bad luck with this. Helping up front has provided a better value over time with those that intent to fulfill their end of the deal. Unfortunately there are others that are full of shit, make excuses and swear they will make good but never reach out to do so. I will probably roll the dice again on it....
Sorry about your misfortune. I have loaned/ advanced money in good faith as well. Most guys with a sympathetic heart will advance in a minute.
I can be a dick some times but fair is fair. I have never heard of providers giving advances. Therefore the acts of some ruin it for the many. Better luck to you in the future.
I have pre-paid for a few appointments when I a lady in Dallas was offering a special and I will not be able to travel to Dallas to take advantage during the special period but only to providers I have seen before and who I deem reputable and have yet to be taken advantage of.