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the only thing more insulting being upsold mid-massage is not being asked when you know he asks others.

Sad state of choices in LA

UG. So sorry to hear this RubMyThighs - you lived my worst nightmare. A big guy who doesn't know is own strength is one of my worst nightmares. I have a lot of vigorous HEs but they're in my mind where I'M controlling the narrative. Again, so sorry you went through this. Hope your next massage is better.

Could you imagine thinking ‘waxing’ was code for extras and you show up at a provider and say I’m ready for ‘waxing!’ and then you’re screaming ‘Kelly Clarkson’ before you know it! 🤦🏼‍♂️

I feel for Relax Man. It's one thing to get a bad massage or have an unsatisfying experience. But to feel pain and need to pop pain relievers for weeks after? YIKES. I get that meeting up with someone who isn't really trained is part of the game; you roll the dice and you get what you get. I can handle no training BUT if someone fakes it as if they have training and they hurt you? Not good.

wowza; totally my type; those massive arms; looks like he'd be great at giving you a bear hug hello and goodbye. tempted to take the plunge.

6 hours! I knew a guy who'd have you over for dinner around 6 or 7 pm and end things the next day after breakfast at 9 or 10!

it's hard to walk away from someone when they have either been good to you (and aren't anymore) or if you can't get them out of your head... been there. but I'm continually grateful to this forum for steering me in the right direction.

It feels like they're used to be a LOT more legit choices out there. At the LEAST I wish there was a way to tell the difference between scammers and escorts.

"6'3" 220 lbs." pushes all my buttons but I'd feel better if the pix (which are great) showed a massage table and him massaging someone. Is it really that hard to find a solid masseur in Los Angeles?

6’5”?

that sucks, man. I've had some faves in the past and it's one thing when they leave the business but when they do the ghost thing it bites...seeing the ads is a reminder they're out there. Occasionally, I'll give it a little time and then circle back; it turns out the person was busy or they got flooded with requests the same time I reached out; these aren't excuses...but they could be reasons. I have found it tough to find a good regular person in LA.

welp. Nice smile. nice chest and I'm a sucker for tall guys and he's 6'3" but once again this forum and comments and reviews have saved me from an unfulfilling experience. it's not just the money (though these days it IS the money) it's getting your hopes up that a winning smile isn't so winning after all.

LA Metro sounds like it's a part of LA that's accessible by the train...looks like a cool guy and I would take a therapeutic-only guy who's great over a rub and tug any day of the week. Alas, I'm in LA/Hollywood and he doesn't seem close. But if I'm ever out that way...

I didn't quite have that opportunity but yes, there were similar moments, parallels... I always cautioned on the side of playing it safe. It was just a different era. Today might be different. (Alas, there's COVID now.)

that's a bummer, GTMike. I get that guys can have an 'off' day but when I undress and hop on a table, the last thing I want to do is be around someone who's dismissive. Won't being exceptionally nice lead to future business?

no coverings; no proper lotion; it's like they don't WANT repeat business. I've had two or three great masseurs get out of the business one way or another. But there's never a shortage of bad ones, alas.

I'm so sorry this happened to you. it's easy for anyone else to say 'it's just money' but when I've had crap like this happen to me (we ALL make mistakes) I wonder if God was just pushing me out of the way from something far worse; what if you'd met them and they were on drugs and something worse occurred. thanks for warning us; you're helping others and I wish you luck in getting $$ back. When I lose or waste money, I try to cut back on simple things like going out for coffee and just have instant for a few months. It adds up $$

glad I don't live in NY; he's just my type; big beefy jock type.

$700? He'd need to be an overnighter and hold me till I fell asleep after lots and lots of fun.

I had a great massage from him. was it the best I'd ever had in my life? probably not but I would see him regularly if I lived in SF. I was going through a bad period and when I got his table, I just felt incredibly safe. He was very kind.

And yes, If a dog I loved didn’t like someone I’d take notice

I love dogs too but it was the way he said it. Kind of like this will be a dealbreaker. I was there for an hour for a massage. It wasn’t a friendship

One guy told me he could never be friends with anyone who didn’t love his dog his dog stayed in the. Room with us and licked my hand a few times i love dogs but didn’t want him in 5he room but I was afraid to ask him to put the dog out

no, it's not a bad thing. It made me feel better about the 'relationship' I had -- such as it was. It was never going to be anything more than what it was but what it was wasn't so bad. I'd do overnighters and from the minute I got there till the minute we parted, I felt ...this is nice. This is what it's like when someone cares. I was able to get out of my own way and not get hung up on why it would never be anything more. I was, as I've often been advised to be, 'in the moment.'