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I’m just musing on what the ‘quarantine’ rate might be for an enforced stay with him

I wonder if you’re merely seeing that online @SirBIllybob. Or have you had direct confirmation of that from a very recent visitor? I know that many venues in Catalonia, especially in Barcelona, are closed. I do not know about Seville as I have no friends there, but they have more problems in the region (Andalusia) as there has also been an outbreak of West Nile virus (21 cases, when I last heard 2 weeks ago) I think it’s proving a catastrophic season for tourism in Spain.

I related earlier (in the main thread on Covid19) the various severe restrictions that have been put in place in Catalonia. The sharp increase in cases of infection were attributed initially to young people ignoring social distancing at the beach and in bars. Also families were having large lunch parties etc. Disobedience now carries increasingly heavy fines. The central government in Spain seems very keen to avoid a second lockdown but it is leaving the levels of restrictions to the regional governments. Various areas (with a total population of about 4 million) have very considerable restrictions (nightlife has been sharply curtailed, smoking outdoors on restaurant terraces forbidden etc)

I feel for you @NYGuy. I have to ask: are you new to hiring? @rvwnsd has given you a succinct summary. I’d just add that hiring a “well known and well reviewed escort” is no guarantee. I’ve known a few very highly rated guys prove to be flakes (not turning up, arriving very late, getting drunk etc). So it’s essential to have a shorter date with a guy before an overnight date with him.

Just what I was about to post @BaronArtz. I’m convinced that hotel reception staff always know what’s going on. I lived in an upscale hotel in San Francisco for 2years and I’m out but I never specifically mentioned that I’m gay. The breakfast staff soon learned to set my preferred table for 2 people each morning without my asking.

In some ways, it’s already been normalized. When I was single and a modelizer, I was not that surprised that younger men would want an older man to pick up their bills. But I was surprised at how readily (and unbidden) they would send me pics showing themselves fully naked and often erect.

Definitely no bromance: they made a lovely couple. And there was plenty of full-on physical interaction, from various reports but only once witnessed by me.

I believe that’s the beautifully-built Andrew Biernat ;-)

Those are the guy’s balls in his hand @Redwine56

Just my 2 cents…he looks very attractive to me. If I was interested in dating a guy and unsure if the pics were really of him, I would always ask in advance…and add that if a different guy turns up, our date won’t go ahead. No genuine guy will object to that.

Now that’s what I call a full-service hotel @dbar123

@SirBIllybob you made me laugh aloud when I read this

To answer the OP, when I was single and I hired, I told a couple of gay male friends. I’ve always been open about my sexuality but I wouldn’t as @7829V asked Over time, I shared also with 3 regulars that I hired. It was interesting to hear from them that each had been surprised how few clients repeated. (I should add that all 3 were handsome, in great physical shape and sexually versatile). Their experience was that many men did not want a ‘regular’ for dates but sought to hire a new guy each time

Why not? My view is that life is short and meant to be enjoyed. Just ensure your finances permit you to live as you intend - think about inflation-proofing, paying for healthcare if/when either of you is ill, and the currency risks attached to living abroad.

I just wonder @PeterMxM whether that attitude might be related to the current pandemic with hotel management wanting to limit the number of strangers coming into the hotel. I’ve only ever encountered the policy you mention in Latin America (where it is definitely to ensure your safety and security). I dealt with it by always booking a room for 2 guests, saying that I might have a friend staying over with me.

Ah @Whitman, a nice pic of the lovely (and very amenable) Ethan Turnbull

Very interesting post @mike carey

Don’t beat yourself up @nycboi. I bet many of us at one time have fallen a little in love with the wrong guy. I feel it’s easier to understand your reaction to him if you consider this.Your body during sex releases chemicals and hormones. Think of orgasm as a bonding process. Your physical response doesn’t differentiate between a paid encounter (which you had) and making love to Mr Right (who you maybe haven’t met yet).

In essence, yes. Tho whether those featured guys exist IRL is another matter.

My gaydar says the one on the right (with the white sunglasses and the big gold watch) definitely plays bottom in that duo.

I think that’s the River Plate [uSER=3916]@xafnndapp[/uSER]. Colonia del Sacramento is a nice day-trip from Buenos Aires, and I guess you could spend a quiet weekend there. I didn’t know there was any gay scene locally. Certainly, all the social action, glamour and beautiful ocean-beaches are to be found further from Montevideo, with various resorts coming under the heading of Punta del Este.

Best post of the day @JayCeeKy tho I confess I stopped reading after

IME not all Eastern Europeans @orville. The London market offered different nationalities: various Slovak muscleboys who were enthusiastic bottoms; several Estonian muscled guys with a submissive streak; and some fit Polish men with a good work-ethic and eagerness to please. I never met a Russian service-provider so I can’t offer any insight.

At the very least @nycboi he could have sent a simple ’Thank you‘ in response. This lack of regard on his part tells you his only interest in customer service is during the time you’ve paid to be with him.

I just used to send a short text…along the lines of ‘Thank you. I really had an enjoyable time with you. I hope to see you again’. I noticed that the smarter, more customer-service oriented guys used to send me a short text with some complimentary remarks. They were the ones I saw again.