I was very late to exploring male companionship, and only many years after my wife's death. Began in 2015, and my last hire was 2018, then Covid hit. In those 3 1/2 years, meet 8 companions (2 masseurs, rest escorts). one, the local guy, I met 6 times. The rest being visitors, one I met 4 times, two I met 2 times, and the other four, only met once. Only a couple were duds.
Lately, have been thinking of going back to hiring, but some health problems are the priority at present. Perhaps it's an activity with an ebb and flow.