I began hiring many years ago, and you are so right about the business having changed a lot over time. In the old days it was zip,zip, "business is business." These days, in many cases, it appears the provider is also the picky client.
It will be interesting to see if he returns one day to your workplace and makes eye contact. Unless you were quite obvious, it seems odd he would have noticed your attention (intention).
I fear many popular gay venues will vanish due to the financial collapses brought on by the C19 pandemic and the ineptness of our government's leaders response to it.
Appreciating being an introvert. I've noticed the isolation and distancing are taking quite a toll on some of my neighbors. I wish I could share some of my introvert nature with them.
I understand your anxieties. My practice was/is to ask at first contact "do you have any discomforts with race, age, or weight?" I do not have an overabundance of discretionary funds, therefore, I try to be as certain as possible of an enjoyable time before I commit.
I remember seeing a television game show and movie trailers whereby John Cena has interacted with children, and he is just great with children. I have never related to children. I think it is wonderful how individuals like Cena are able to generate an instant rapport with children and instill within them self-confidence and inspiration while having fun. It's a special and valuable talent. I suppose it's what directs so many individuals into teaching and childcare.
This massage parlor excels in masseur and client beauty. I doubt I could elicit the same responses from their masseurs.
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