Why on Earth would you tell any client the truth about your RL relationships unless they were a long-time client/friend? There are some strange people out there.
I've always found it a strange question when a provider asks me if I have an SO or not.
It has nothing to do with the "fantasy" remaining a fantasy, it's just information that isn't necessary for either client or provider to know, IMHO.
Originally Posted by StinkyFingers
Actually, I think there are plenty of reasons when it benefits a provider to know the relationship status of a client. Can't think of many reasons a client needs to know about a provider, though.