JamesB

It’s interesting that you pointed out the two accounts responsible for 6 of the 8 positive reviews. Neither of them has any profile information, all their reviews are in Spanish, and both accounts were created on the exact same day. Do you happen to know if Steavenm is from Venezuela?

Amway isn't a fly-by-night scam, it survived FTC scrutiny (ruled not a pyramid in 1979 because it emphasizes product sales over pure recruitment) and has an A+ BBB rating (accredited since 1991). Amway's legit as a product company, but the opportunity? It's a grind disguised as a shortcut to freedom. The couple seems nice because that's the hook. MLMs thrive on personal rapport. Your suspicion isn't paranoia; it's pattern recognition. The "sweet" bonuses are real if you crack the top, but for most (including that mentor?) It's more of a hobby than an empire. Curiosity's free; regret isn't. You've already done the homework most don't, so trust that gut. This is just my opinion and it’s worth exactly what you are paying for it.

I’m not a IOS user so I may be wrong but as far as I know: Blue: When both sender and recipient use Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) with iMessage enabled and an internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular data). Green: When messaging non-Apple devices (e.g., Android), iMessage is off, or there's no internet (falls back to carrier SMS).

Your mention of hiring an escort was part of sharing your story after your wife’s passing, not something you meant to linger on. So it makes sense that his repeated references to it felt off, especially since they seemed to overshadow the rest of your connection and left you uncomfortable. People react to this kind of information differently. His comments might have come from curiosity, insecurity, or even judgment but it’s hard to know without more context. Sometimes when something is outside someone’s own experience, they fixate on it, like with him saying: “never having hired anyone.” The fact that he brought it up during and after intimate moments probably made it feel even more intrusive. If those remarks felt like a red flag, it’s completely fine to trust your gut and reconsider whether you want to see him again. Ask yourself whether his tone came across as judgmental or just awkward curiosity, and whether talking it through could help clear things up. For what it’s worth, I don’t usually mention hiring unless someone asks me directly. It’s not exactly common small talk material.

Try this: Open Outlook and create a new email (click the compose button) or open an existing one by double-clicking it. Click inside the email body (important, this enables the menu; if you don't, options will be grayed out). Go to the top menu bar: Format > Zoom (or look for the Options tab in the ribbon toolbar at the top of the window. If missing, right-click the toolbar > Customize Toolbar > drag "Zoom" to add it). In the Zoom dialog: Set the percentage to 100% (or your preferred size, like 125%). Check the box for "Remember my preference" if available. Click OK. Close the email without sending (just hit Cmd+W or the X button). Test by opening/creating another email. It should now display at normal size.

With today’s tools, editing photos is easier than ever. People can smooth skin, slim figures, tweak lighting, or even swap out entire backgrounds. Professional edits can be almost invisible, but quick or amateur ones usually leave traces. Look closely for inconsistencies like mismatched shadows and lighting, warped backgrounds, blurry edges, or unnatural smoothness. There are also AI tools available that can help spot these edits.

Communication, communication, communication! Don’t be shy, tell him what you like, steer him in the right direction, guide him and let him know what’s working (and what’s not). Think of it as giving him the cheat codes to make the session a win-win.

https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/147679-asking-a-client-for-a-face-pic/#comment-2226502 https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/159381-is-it-common-for-providers-to-ask-for-a-client’s-pic/#comment-2438970 https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/130968-providers-asking-for-clients-pic/#comment-1929709

Sounds like your big head knows advancing the money is a bad idea, but your little head is whispering, “C’mon, what could go wrong?” Trust me, we’ve all been there and we all know how that story ends; usually it’s with your wallet a lot lighter and a lesson you didn’t really want to learn.

If you’ve hired him recently, I don’t see any problem with reaching out. But if it’s been a long time since your last session and he hasn’t advertised in several months, I’d probably just let it go. It also depends on how good of a relationship, if any, you had with him back then.

I can see the X pics as long as I’m in the US, but once I’m outside (using a VPN), no luck. So at this point, it’s either I get to see dicks or read the reviews but apparently not both at the same time. 😒

I wouldn’t describe Dubai as gay-friendly. Homosexuality is illegal throughout the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, and sex work is also prohibited. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what feels safe for you.

You’re definitely a better person than me. If I see gloves, they’d better be for a prostate massage… otherwise, I’m out the door.

I’ve always paid in cash and never once had a provider complain. The only exception was with a long time regular who traveled with me a few times a year, between covering travel expenses and fees, cash just wasn’t practical in that case.