When I was a young poor college student, I met someone online who seemed nice.
I met him and he took me to some really nice restraunts that I had never been to.
He also bought me some clothes and would give me money out of the blue.
He also bought me a car when the one I had died.
I did not expect any of this.
I was shocked and very grateful, I had only dated guys my own age until then and of course all the guys my age ever wanted to do was go to a club or party.
That is when I realized that there are guys out there that you are attracted to that will show you a side of life that you could never afford on your own.
The catch is, it needs to be discreet and there is usually no committed relationship.
After I moved and couldn't see him anymore, I looked for something else like this, but on the SD sight I saw a few years ago, the women on there looked like models so I was intimidated and just lurked around.
I have had three SD relationships since then and now curious about escort/companion/courtesean because it seems more straightforward and honest without beating around the bush.
My first SD spoiled me as far as dating.
I don't really see a difference in escort and companion except that with a SD, you get to know them more and have somewhat of a bond.
Also being in that sort of relationship seems more socially acceptable than a companion/courtesan for whatever reason.