Do the ladies have ATFs? Sure. But it's likely a relatively low percentage unless they define it so broadly (for marketing purposes) as to make it virtually meaningless. If you see a lot of ladies, particularly multiple times, and are not a complete asshole, there's a decent chance you are an ATF, at least for one or two ladies. Even I may have been. God bless the law of averages applied to large numbers.
And one significant factor (necessary but far from sufficient) in being a lady's ATF is to not obsess over whether you personally are one of their ATFs. That way lies madness, or at a minimum, being needy/clingy or a stalker. The ladies tend to find that unattractive. So if you find yourself wondering, or hoping, or over-optimistically interpreting her comments/behavior, or wishing she would review you to demonstrate your ATF-ness to the world -- seek immediate assistance or an intervention.
Originally Posted by Chevalier
Very wise post. I sometimes find the line to differentiate between being an ATF or a sucker to be very thin. This is more my fault than the girl. She may like me and enjoy my company, treat me well, and give me everything I want out of the time together. When she has financial problems, I help her out. Most genuinely need the help and appreciate it. Most of the time I'm glad to help. A few have probably taken advantage of me, suckered me, but they needed the money anyway, so I consider it a good deed.
Deep in my DNA lies the desire to get something out of every transaction, though. Such thoughts lead to a small sliver of doubt, a questioning. The girl may be innocent of wrongful intent, but I lose trust. Am I really that special to her? Reality check, I'm old and fat, she is young and pretty. What am I - a kind family friend, albeit one who has sex with her?
Ultimately, you are as sure about being an ATF as you can be sure about her having an orgasm. Make sure that the overall experience is worth it to you, treat her kindly, and enjoy the experience. Her treating you like you are an ATF, and her apparently having orgasms, means at least she wants you to stick around.