Interesting read. I personally have a very devoted and generous clientele with whom I'm on more than client/pro level. We go out, on vacation, I've been to their children's weddings, etc. Typically they are ending or with their second marriage and have been burned and are exhausted at the prospect of going through the rigamarole of dating again. I've been told that I'm a breeze and much less costly than the women who sell themselves for a much higher demand: a huge ring and eternal faithfulness, servitude and devotion (which also usually includes a big house, car and only ends in huge alimony payments)
Additionally sometimes as a gentleman ages, he will have performance issues. Though the drive is there the ability isn't always as reliable and they don't wish to go through the humiliation of pursuing a civie who may not only be looking for a ring, but not as understanding as pros can be in this regard. Plus I've been told of civie relationships and extra marital affairs where there have been STD's and pregnancies, outing to wives and all sorts of horror stories. We are not compensed for so much for our outstanding abilities, I cannot for example, play Chopsticks on the piano with my pussy, but rather our understanding of discretion, knowing our place, and staying out of a client's business.
With me they know I'm there to take care of them, to dote and pay attention, to listen, and if I'm honest to serve a bit. Which when pursuing women, men often feel it's the other way around. Yes, I am nicely supported, but it's amazing how good for the psyche for both pro and client genuine respect and caring can be.
I suppose by nature, I'm more cut out to be a mistress than an escort, but it seems to work.