Rick M

Yes. But then I'm a sucker for winsome smiles and engaging personalities.

Met him earlier today. Just relocated here to Washington, DC. A polite, quiet--one might say shy, but friendly--attractive Southern blue-collar guy who gets right down to business. I submitted his first review to RM. https://rent.men/DChotboy

There's a game I like to play with guys when the program allows. I think you may know it: It's edging until the fellow begs for release, and it's particularly rewarding when he resists. I've had the most fun with professionals who are supposedly more in control of their reactions. (That's an assumption; unproven.) Of the times I've played the game with rentals, only 1 has been successful in thwarting my attack. He was a young Brazilian, and I was not so enamored of him to care about the loss. In a recent encounter with another escort, I achieved my goal, at which point the young man panted, "Dammit! I didn't want to shoot. I have appointments later tonight." Of course, one could say this is all compliant BS on the receivers' end, but an orgasm is an orgasm, and I had the evidence in (on) my hand.

Did the volunteer/hobby route for many years. After a certain point, it resulted in nothing lasting. I still make the effort to attend "light social context" events as you describe (see my meetup comment above), but I never seem to get enough traction with the people there to foster anything but a casual nod the next time I turn up. End of whine.

You're right. My social skills are not the sharpest. I have tremendous trouble breaking the initial ice. But once engaged, I'm as affable and eager as a Labrador retriever.

I said I'd file a report, but after I wrote one, I realized it sounds too much like a review. So I'll just say that the positive comments about his physique and warm personality are correct (as far as I could judge in 1 hour). The only nits I would pick are these: he chewed gum the whole time (a bad nervous habit!) and he is very fastidious, to the point that some activities clearly make him uncomfortable. But he did text some sweet words of farewell after I left, which was rather charming.

"Dating" in double quotes because in order to date, one must find an individual willing to commit to a trial date, and there's the sticking point. Plus, my definition of dating includes testing the waters for a platonic friend, not always a sex partner. I think my latency time between serious relationships must average 8 years or so. In those interims I am hard at work tilling the fields of social reciprocity, but those are barren grounds. Before dating apps, there were the likes of IRC, snail-mail newsletters, and online mailing lists. Things were bad then, and are as bad or worse today. Bars are useless. Everyone has his ironclad circle, and new applications are not being accepted. I don't have the endurance to stay up till the wee hours in a dingy hole on the off chance I might end up with the one eligible bachelor, who also happens to be the inebriate that passes out in my arms. Okcupid: When I first signed up several years ago, there was a glimmer of hope. People were more likely to respond, and I had a handful of initial encounters, leading nowhere. Nowadays, nothing. Grindr: The chaos overwhelmed me, and I deleted the app 2 minutes after installing. Scruff: Somewhat better, but no one seems sincere in actually meeting another person. Had one (sex-only) encounter that resulted in a repeat; when I inquired about a third go-round, I was given the most absurd excuse... But never mind. I have agreed to a couple of other howdy-dos on Scruff, but have been stood-up. Meetup dot com: Ugh. Too often this option results in an awkward group situation where one lonely heart will attach himself to yours truly and will drone on for half an hour about his life history without pause, and, coincidentally, will not listen to a single reply. Or, the throng becomes so consumed with whatever activity provides the excuse for gathering, they cannot give a particle of attention to anyone else. Doublelist: Populated with spouses cheating (or pretending to cheat) on spouses. Not a fertile territory. The other outlets -- adam4adam, recon, etc. -- are equally dismal. So, given all that (and I don't think I'm exaggerating, am I?), engaging a contractor doesn't seem all that outrageous. Sure, hiring has its pitfalls, but the odds of deriving some pleasure out of a meeting are gobsmackingly greater than Plan D, and the joy of simple, direct interaction with another human is its own reward.

I'm scheduled to meet him later this week in DC. Only 3 Big Bens, not 5. I've had great encounters without kissing, so that won't be an issue with me. I'll let this thread know my opinions afterwards.

After reading some of the comments, I feel virtually virtuous! Eight appointments (some failed, one was a failure) this year. Before that, close to zero... I didn't have a cell phone.

I believe you have figured it out! By "racket" do you mean nuisance? His behavior reminds me of the approach some rabid crusaders use to infiltrate and alienate...

I hesitate to post this since my interaction with (this jerk) happened via texts, but it may be indicative of other problems. He really flew off the handle when I posed a legitimate question. I won't give any specifics, except he has an ad on RM and he lists his location as Montana. Maybe he was having a bad hair day, maybe... Let the client beware!

So please enlighten me (I ask strictly out of curiosity) how does a person obtain an official "stage name" as it seems to be called? Certainly one does not register at one's local DMV, does one? Much obliged.

That's him, but I found out today that because he hasn't paid his dues to the Escort Union or some such technicality, my review for him can't be posted. Shame.

But I will say I posted something just now on daddysreviews.com ... And I still have a smile on my face.

A young bodybuilder of the persuasion interested in forging a more lasting relationship, such as a sponsorship or roommate arrangement? I know--pie in the sky, but delicious pie nevertheless.