Looking for feedback on sharing personal info. It goes without saying that we all implement some layer of security to protect ourselves: cash only, burner phones, texting apps, innocuous emails, fake names, hotel only meets, etc. Just wondering what the groups’ attitudes is about lowering your guard. When, if ever, do you expose yourself, figuratively, with your partner? This goes for both provider and client.
For instance, there is a provider I’ve known for years, has stayed with me for extended periods of time and I’ve grown to trust him. He knows my real name, home address, personal number, employer, etc. I’m not concerned that sharing this info with him will burn me down the road. I understand there’s always risk in that, but with him, it’s acceptable. I think it helps build mutual trust and deepens the connection.
There are a few others I’ve shared my personal number and some other info with. Candidly, it’s just easier to use my personal number than constantly checking a texting app, which is a secure app buried deep on my phone no one can easily access. I’m quick to share my first name with most providers as well because an alias is so impersonal to me and I like to establish some level of intimacy with a repeat partner.
FTR, I am less concerned with LE since I understand with the tools they have available today, nothing is 100% secure. They will find what they need if motivated enough. My security measures are intended to protect me from a provider if things turn sour and I need to burn that bridge quickly.
What is the consensus attitude on personal security? And how have folks handled troublesome partners that won’t go away?